Idli Batter
A simple recipe for making idli batter, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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- •1 cup Boiled riceUka Chael, soaked for 5-6 hours
- •1/2 cup Skinless black gramDuli Ur Dal, soaked for 5 hours
- •1/4 cup Short grain riceSoaked
- •1 teaspoon Fenugreek seedsSoaked
- •SaltAs per taste
- 1
Soak boiled rice, skinless black gram, short grain rice, and fenugreek seeds separately for 5-6 hours.
6h 0m
- 2
Drain and grind boiled rice to a fine paste, adding water as needed.
10 min
- 3
Grind skinless black gram and short grain rice together to a fine paste, adding fenugreek seeds and water as needed.
10 min
- 4
Mix both batters together thoroughly.
5 min
- 5
Leave the batter to ferment in a warm place overnight.
8h 0m
- 6
Once fermented, add salt to taste before making idlis.
5 min
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