Idli, one of the simplest, healthiest, tastiest and most popular breakfasts in the world has a special place in our kitchens, palates and in our hearts of course!
When one thinks of south-Indian food, the humble idli is the first dish that comes to mind. Over time it has become a comfort food for many. Whether you are busy, unwell or just want to have something light, idli is a go-to.
Idli and Dosai Maav ( dough) are staples in any TamBrahm household, and make for a quick and delicious breakfast fix.
While the ingredients of the dough are pretty standard, the proportion of the ingredients make all the difference between a crisp dosai and a leathery discount, and a spongy idli vs a hard hockey puck. I use this recipe for Mallige Idli – super soft and spongy Idlis.
⚪Soak 1 cup Urud Dal
1 tsp Vendhayam (Fenugreek seeds)overnight
⚪Grind in Idli dough Grinder for 20 minutes until super soft, with as little water as possible. A heavy duty blender can also be used – but I stick to my idli grinder for this one. The more the Urud dal is ground, in a slow pace, the softer the idli.
⚪As you put in the Urud dal to grind, soak for 20 mts, in 5 cups water
3 cups Idli Rava
1 cup Poha
1 cup cooked rice
⚪Add to ground Udud dal and grind together with WARM water for 10 mts till all blended well to a toothpaste consistency.
⚪Ferment in a warm place for 8 hrs – preferably overnight, till doubled in volume
Add 4 tsp salt and blend well adding s bit of water if the dough has become too thick before using
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