About
Steamed Idli is a traditional South Indian dish made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils. It is a savory cake that is usually served with chutney and sambar. Idli is a popular breakfast dish in South India and is also served as a snack or light meal. It is a healthy and nutritious dish that is low in fat. Idli is usually steamed in a special idli cooker or steamer, but can also be cooked in a pressure cooker or in a pan.
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.
Step 3:
Add the fenugreek seeds to the ground urad dal and blend it again.
Step 4:
Mix the ground rice and dal together and add salt to taste.
Step 5:
Allow the batter to ferment for 8-10 hours.
Step 6:
Grease the idli moulds with oil and pour the batter into them.
Step 7:
Place the moulds in a steamer and steam for 10-15 minutes.
Step 8:
Serve the steamed idlis hot with chutney or sambar.
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 76948 users have chowed down on Steamed Idli a whopping 139541 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
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When was it eaten the most?
When it comes to Steamed Idli, our users are head over heels in may, but the interest cools down in january.
Who preferred this food the most?
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How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 76948 users have chowed down on Steamed Idli a whopping 139541 times.
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