How to Cook Tasty Idli Steamed Rice & Lentil Cake

Idli Steamed Rice & Lentil Cake. Idlis are South Indian delicacy served with Sambhar and Coconut Chutney. Idli is all time South Indian breakfast dish that is savored all over India and the World. It is made from fermented rice and lentil batter and steamed.

The Homemade Soft Idli recipe is a simple wholesome dish that you can make with ease. This idli recipe also has a video of how to make the Idli Dosa Batter. Soft and light, these steamed rice and lentil cakes are a delicious alternative to the usual eggs for breakfast. You can have Idli Steamed Rice & Lentil Cake using 5 ingredients and 13 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Idli Steamed Rice & Lentil Cake

1. You need 1 Cup of White Urad Daal.
2. You need 2 Cup of Rava.
3. Prepare to taste of Salt.
4. You need 1 tsp of Fenugreek Seeds.
5. You need as needed of Oil For greasing the mold.

Freshly made Indian Idlis, steamed rice and lentil cakes [Photograph: Prasanna Sankhe]. Grind rice to a fairly coarse paste. Mix both batters well then add salt and season to taste. Grease idli plates and pour a spoonful of batter into each.

Idli Steamed Rice & Lentil Cake instructions

1. Wash the Daal thoroughly in a medium bowl until the water runs clear..
2. Soak covered in 2-3 cups of water & the Methi Seeds for about 2 hours..
3. Place the Idli Rava in a large bowl.  Add 4-5 Cups of water & let it soak covered for about 2 hours as well..
4. Drain the water from the Daal & the Idli Rava.  Grind the Daal along with the Methi Seeds & 3/4th cup of fresh water..
5. Mix it with the Idli Rava. Mix well.  Cover with a tight lid or Cling Wrap & leave it to ferment overnight or 8-10 hours..
6. Note: During hot summers the batter may rise in just 4 to 5 hours & during winters it may take up to 16 hours or so.  Add Salt when ready to cook..
7. Heat water in an Idli Steamer/Large Pot/Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot. Check the level of water. It should not touch the lowest Idli mold/plate..
8. Grease the Idli molds lightly with oil.  *Use a basting brush for convenience.  Pour ladleful of batter in the greased Idli molds..
9. Place in the Idli Steamer/large Pot/Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot carefully when the water comes to a boil on high heat. Cover.  Reduce heat to medium. Steam for 15 minutes..
10. Note: 1) If using a Pressure Cooker do not use the weight/whistle. If you do, your Idlis will be hard as rocks.  2)If using an Instant Pot, select the “Steam” mode & use a glass lid..
11. When done, take out the Idli Stand carefully & use a thin plastic or silicone spatula to unmold the Idlis..
12. Serve hot bottom side up with Sambar & Chutney..
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This recipe makes steamed Idli in the Instant Pot. Idli is typically enjoyed with sambar and chutney. This combination has rightly been touted as one of the most nutritious indian breakfast. Idli, a round shaped steamed rice-lentil cake,is one of the healthiest breakfast item of Indian Cuisine and staple food of south indians. This recipe makes steamed Idli in the Instant Pot.

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