Idli

Name: Idli
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups idli rice or parboiled rice; 1 cup urad dal; Salt to taste; Water, as needed

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Also known as: Idly, Idli Sambar, Steamed Rice Cakes

About this dish

Soft, steamed rice and lentil cakes, a staple breakfast food in South India.

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Ingredients

🍚2 cups idli rice or parboiled rice

🫘1 cup urad dal

🧂Salt to taste

💧Water, as needed

Method

Serves 2

Soak rice and urad dal separately for at least 4 hours.

Grind each into a smooth batter, then combine and mix well.

Cover and let ferment overnight in a warm place until the batter rises and turns slightly airy.

Season with salt, pour into greased idli molds, and steam for 10-12 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Serve hot with chutney and sambar.

✓ What Makes it Authentic

Idli is a South Indian staple made from a fermented rice and urad dal batter, typically served with chutney and sambar.

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