Idlis
Great Curry Recipes recipe - South Indian
- Prep time
- 12 hr
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 220g white urad dhal lentils
- 110g white rice flour
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Put the uran dhal lentils in a bowl and cover with water. Soak for eight hours or over night.
- 2
Drain and place the lentils in a food processor with about 50ml of water and grind to a smooth paste. Don't rush this. I blend the lentils until very smooth - about five minutes.
- 3
Place the rice flour, fenugreek seeds and salt in another bowl and add just enough water to make a think paste.
- 4
Add this paste to the lentils and whisk to combine.
- 5
Store this batter, covered in a warm place for eight hours or over night. The batter should become quite foamy and double in volume.
- 6
When ready to cook, pour water into the bottom of your idli pan and bring to a boil.
- 7
Oil your idli trays lightly and then pour the batter into the moulds.
- 8
Carefully lower the trays into the idli pan, cover and steam for 20 minutes.
- 9
After 20 minutes, your idlis should be ready. Remove the trays from the steamer and remove the idlis from the trays. You may need a knife or small spoon to assist you with this.