About
Homemade Idli is a traditional South Indian dish made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils. It is usually served with sambar and chutney. Idli is a savory cake that is steamed, making it light and fluffy. It is a popular breakfast or snack item. Idli is a healthy and nutritious dish that is low in fat. It is also gluten-free and vegan-friendly. To make it high in fiber, millet and brown rice idlis are also commonly prepared.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
4.5
Fats
30.3
Carbs
0.7
Fibre
2.6
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Recipe
Ingredients
idli rice
2 cups
urad dal
1 cup
fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Water
Directions
Step 1:
Soak the idli rice and urad dal separately in water for 4-5 hours.
Step 2:
Drain the water from the soaked rice and dal and grind them separately in a blender or food processor.
Step 3:
Add the fenugreek seeds to the ground rice and dal and mix them together.
Step 4:
Add salt to the mixture and mix it well.
Step 5:
Add enough water to make a thick batter.
Step 6:
Cover the batter and let it ferment overnight.
Step 7:
Grease the idli moulds with oil and pour the batter into them.
Step 8:
Steam the idlis for 10-15 minutes.
Step 9:
Serve the idlis hot with chutney or sambar.
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 143890 users have chowed down on Homemade Idli a whopping 355045 times.
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When was it eaten the most?
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How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 143890 users have chowed down on Homemade Idli a whopping 355045 times.
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