Idli

Ingredients:

• Rice - 2 cups
• Urad Dal(Minapappu) - 1 cup
• Boiled Rice - 1 cup
• Baking Soda - 1/4 tsp
• Salt to taste

Procedure:

• Wash and soak urad dal and rice combinely for 7-8 hrs.
• After 8 hrs, Add the boiled rice to it and grind them coarsely by adding small amount of water.
• Mix with fingers thoroughly.
• Keep this bowl in a warm place for nearly 6-7 hours to ferment.
• Bowl should be bigger in size if not the batter will overflow after fermentation.
• Now the batter is ready for making idlis.
• Add salt and baking soda and mix well.
• Check the consistency of the batter and add water if required.
• Now take the idli plates and apply some oil and pour the batter into the plates.
• Don’t fill the slots fully.
• Heat some water in the pressure cooker and put the idli plates and cover it with the lid.
• Dont put the whistle on it.
• Cook in med heat for 10-12 min and check whether the idlis are done or not.
• Touch the idli with your finger, if the batter doesn't stick to your hand then the idlis are cooked.
• If not, cook them for 5 more minutes.
• Take the idli plates out from the pressure cooker and after 2 min remove it with a spoon.
• Serve hot with Sambar or any chutney.