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Best Homemade Soft Idli Recipe - Steamed Rice and Lentil Cake Recipe
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Best Homemade Soft Idli Recipe - Steamed Rice and Lentil Cake Recipe

Learn how to prepare Best Homemade Soft Idli Recipe - Steamed Rice and Lentil Cake Recipe with this simple recipe. Perfect for South Indian Breakfast and ideal for South Indian Recipes lovers....

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480 Min Prep

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20 Min Cook

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4 Servings

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High Protein Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Idli Rice
  • 1-1/4 cups White Urad Dal (Whole)
  • 2 teaspoons Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)
  • 3 teaspoons Salt
  • Water - as required

Instructions

1
To begin making soft made from scratch idli, we will first make the idli liquid base.
2
Soak the rice in liquid, such that the all the rice is completely immersed in liquid.
3
Let it soak for about 6 hours.Soak the urad dal and fenugreek in liquid such that all of the dal is completely immersed in liquid.
4
Let it soak for about 6 hours.First grind the urad dal into a fine creamy liquid base.
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While grinding introduce just enough liquid to make it into a very very creamy liquid base.
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The liquid base will look fluffy.
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stream in this liquid base into a large container.Grind the rice into a creamy paste, adding just the required amount of liquid to grind into a almost creamy liquid base.
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Adding too much liquid will make the dosa liquid base too watery.
9
If required grind a little at a time to get a almost creamy liquid base .The rice liquid base is a little coarser, but the urad dal liquid base is super creamy.Combine the urad and rice liquid base, introduce table salt to savor and set aside for at least 12 hours or overnight until the liquid base ferments.
10
You will notice the liquid base would have risen in volume.Hence you should place the liquid base in a large container so it has enough room to increase in its volume.To make the idlisGrease the idli molds with a little sesame fat.
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This process is purely optional.
12
I like to do this as it adds to the savor of the idli’s.
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stream in spoonfuls of the liquid base into these moulds.Do make sure you fill the idli liquid base only half way through as they will rise up to the top when steamed.
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Once all the plates are filled, place the filled idli racks one above the other making sure the holes are facing the filled portion.Prepare the idli steamer with a little liquid in the bottom.
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Place the filled idli racks in the steamer.
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Place the steamer on high toasty and steam the idli’s for 10 moments.After 10 moments of steaming, turn off the toasty.
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Open the steamer and insert a knife or a pick to test whether the idli's are cooked.
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If nothing sticks then the idlis are perfectly steamed.Now you can remove the idli’s from the steamer.
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Have a small dish filled with liquid.
20
Dip a spoon in the liquid and then scoop the idli's out starting from the edges.
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Dipping the spoon in liquid helps in the fast removal of idli from the plates.The wholesome made from scratch soft idli are now ready to be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner.enjoy Classic made from scratch Soft Idli with Coconut Chutney, Thakkali Vengayam Sambar, Idli Milagai Podi & Filter Coffee for a mouth-watering breakfast at home.

Recipe Information

Cuisine
South Indian Recipes
Course
South Indian Breakfast
Diet
High Protein Vegetarian
Total Time
500 mins

Recipe Time chart

Preparation Time

480 mins

Cooking Time

20 mins

Total Time

500 mins
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