Idli Reigns Supreme!

Yes ! In the kingdom of breakfast ,Idli is the undisputed king!
Healthy, tasty and filling !

What more can you ask for?
I used to hate them when I was small – but you can't hate it for long !
Not when you are born in a south Indian family ! It grows on you and one day you will crown it …
So, here’s the easy formula for fluffy , soft and nutritious Idlis. I bet you will like this …

Ingredients
1 Cup Urad Dal
2 ½ Cups Idli Rava/Idli Soji
4-5 Tablespoons Poha/Avalakki
Salt to taste

Method

Soak Urad dal and poha for a min of 4 hours
Wash the Idli rava in water
Soak the idli rava in warm water for 30 minutes
Grind the urad dal and poha into a fine paste
Squeeze out the water from Idli rava nad add it to the dal mixture
Blend it in the mixer for a couple of minutes
Ferment it for at least 8 -10 hours (tropical climate)
Add salt and water to get dropping consistency (thicker than dosa batter)
Set in greased moulds and steam it for 15- 20 minutes
Cool it for a couple of minutes before scooping it out.
Allow the moulds to stand in a cold water bath for faster cooling

QED ! (Quite Easily Done)

Savour it with sambhar or chutney!