Kollu Idli / Horse Gram Idli / Huruli Idli
Traditional Konkani Breakfast Recipe of Spongy Idli made with Horse Gram, Kollu or Huruli. Nutritious, Healthy, Steamed, Low Oil, Diabetic Friendly South Indian Breakfast Recipe.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup Kollu, Kulith, Horse Gram (1 cup is 125 ml measurement )
- 1 1/2 cups Whole Urad Dal
- 1 cup Ponni Idli Rice ((use any variety of short grain rice))
- 1 tsp Methi Seeds (Fenugreek seeds)
- 2 tsp Oil ((to grease idli plates) - For 25 idlis )
- Water to Soak the ingredients + Grinding + Adjusting Batter + Steaming (As required )
- salt to taste
Instructions
- 1
Wash and soak the Kollu or Horsegram and Urad Dal together for atleast 4 hours along withmethi seeds / fenugreek seeds
- 2
Wash and soak the rice for atleast 2 hours.
- 3
Grind both the above (1 and 2) separately, mix together (with hands preferably) and allow to ferment for atleast 8 hours, preferably overnight
- 4
Once the batter ferments, add the salt, some water (use a spoon to add water) to adjust the consistency and mix lightly
- 5
Prepare a steamer and grease the idli moulds / Idli plate with some oil.
- 6
Pour a ladle of the batter, steam them for atleast 15 minutes. Switch off flame.
- 7
Allow the idlis to cool slightly and then remove them from the plates, serve warm with chutney or accompaniment of your choice.