indian idli

 

TIMES FOOD

RECIPES

IDLI

Idli Recipe

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Pinit

• Total Time1h
• Prep Time15 m
• Calories430

Do you love South Indian cuisine? Well, here is the recipe of Idli, which is super-easy to make. Now, there are two ways of making Idli at home. Here is the traditional Idli recipe prepared with rice. Learn how to make rice idli at home and that too in just 4 easy steps.

This idli recipe is a must-try for those who love to enjoy soft idlis. This is a traditional idli recipe made with easily available ingredients such as rice, urad dal, salt etc. Make soft idli batter easily and try this recipe for a healthy breakfast or snacks. You can also pair the idlis with sambar and coconut chutney for a fulfilling meal. Some people also like to have tomato-garlic chutney with plain idli, which is orange in colour as it gives the dish more taste and flavour. These days you can easily find idlis made of semolina, which is a little difficult to digest. Here’s an easy recipe of idli which requires very basic ingredients and can be prepared very easily. The nutrition content of idli is very high and it is said to be low in calories. Those who are looking to lose weight can try this easy yet quick dish!

Ingredients of Idli

1 Serving2 Servings3 Servings4 Servings5 Servings6 Servings7 Servings8 Servings9 Servings10 Servings11 Servings12 Servings13 Servings14 Servings15 Servings16 Servings17 Servings18 Servings19 Servings20 Servings

• 2 1/2 cup basmati rice
• 1/2 tablespoon fenugreek seeds
• 5 tablespoon sesame oil

• 1 1/2 cup urad dal
• salt as required
• water as required
• • TIMES FOOD
  • RECIPES
  • IDLI

  Idli Recipe

  by TNN

  Updated : Apr 26, 2021, 12:18 IST

  Avg. Rating

  Rate Comments (12)

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinit

  

  • Total Time1h
  • Prep Time15 m
  • Calories430

  BookmarkAdd To Collection

  Do you love South Indian cuisine? Well, here is the recipe of Idli, which is super-easy to make. Now, there are two ways of making Idli at home. Here is the traditional Idli recipe prepared with rice. Learn how to make rice idli at home and that too in just 4 easy steps.

  
  

  
  This idli recipe is a must-try for those who love to enjoy soft idlis. This is a traditional idli recipe made with easily available ingredients such as rice, urad dal, salt etc. Make soft idli batter easily and try this recipe for a healthy breakfast or snacks. You can also pair the idlis with sambar and coconut chutney for a fulfilling meal. Some people also like to have tomato-garlic chutney with plain idli, which is orange in colour as it gives the dish more taste and flavour. These days you can easily find idlis made of semolina, which is a little difficult to digest. Here’s an easy recipe of idli which requires very basic ingredients and can be prepared very easily. The nutrition content of idli is very high and it is said to be low in calories. Those who are looking to lose weight can try this easy yet quick dish!

  
  
  

  Read more

  Ingredients of Idli

  1 Serving2 Servings3 Servings4 Servings5 Servings6 Servings7 Servings8 Servings9 Servings10 Servings11 Servings12 Servings13 Servings14 Servings15 Servings16 Servings17 Servings18 Servings19 Servings20 Servings

  • 2 1/2 cup basmati rice
  • 1/2 tablespoon fenugreek seeds
  • 5 tablespoon sesame oil

  • 1 1/2 cup urad dal
  • salt as required
  • water as required

  

  
  

  How to make Idli

  • Step 1 Soak the rice & dal and grind into a paste & combine

    To prepare this popular South Indian recipe, wash rice and urad dal separately until the water runs clean and add fenugreek seeds to the rice. Soak it in water for 4-6 hours. Soak the urad dal too for the same amount of time. Drain all the water from the urad dal and grind it to a fine paste. Add water accordingly. Grind the rice to a coarse paste (add water as needed) and then mix both the pastes together in a large bowl and whisk them well. Make sure that the consistency is thick.

  • Step 2 Let the batter ferment, then add salt.

  • 
    

  • 
    

    Now, the idli batter needs to be well-fermented. This step is very important to get soft and fluffy idlis. Keep the batter in a warm place to ferment. Once the batter has risen, add salt to it and whisk to mix it well.

  • Step 3 Transfer the idli batter in the idli stand

    Grease the idli stand with oil and take a ladleful of batter and fill the idli mould. Add ½ cup of water in the idli steamer and let it boil. Put the idli stand inside and close the lid. Let the steam build for 8-10 minutes before switching off the gas.

  • Step 4 Wait for the utensil to cool a bit before scooping the idlis out.

  • 
    

    If you are using a cooker, use it without a vent and steam it for 10 minutes and then switch the gas off. In both cases, wait till the steam is released before you take the idli stand out. Wait for another 5 minutes and then use a sharp knife to scoop the idlis out. Serve warm with coconut chutney and sambhar.

  Tips

If you have a stone mortar and pestle, grind your idli paste in it for a nice flavour.

Use urad dal harvested in the same year in the recipe for best taste. New urad would be white without any tints of yellow.

Do not used an iodised salt in this recipe as it would not let the batter ferment properly.