Idli Recipe: It is impossible to talk about South Indian food and not mention idli. Light, soft and tasty idli is not only tasty to eat, but is also considered very beneficial from health point of view. This is the reason why today Idli is not limited to South India only, but people eat it with great enthusiasm all over the country. This is a great option for breakfast, which increases its taste even more if served with sambar and coconut chutney.
However, many people complain that while making idli at home, it does not become as fluffy and soft as the one sold in the market. Sometimes idli becomes hard and sometimes its texture does not become correct. In fact, to make perfect idli, it is very important not only to have the ingredients right, but also to get every step right, from preparing the batter to fermenting it and steaming it properly. Let us know in this article the correct way to make fluffy soft idli.
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Recipe to make soft and fluffy idli
Material
2 cups idli rice
1 cup urad dal
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
salt as per taste
A little oil (to grease the mold)
How to make (step by step)
First of all, wash the rice thoroughly and soak it for 4 to 5 hours. Similarly, soak urad dal and fenugreek seeds in a separate vessel for 4 to 5 hours. Now put the soaked lentils in the mixer and make a smooth and slightly swollen paste by adding water little by little. After this, grind the rice a little coarsely.
Now mix the dal and rice paste well in a big vessel. Proper fermentation of the batter and proper beating of the dal makes the idli soft and fluffy.
Add salt as per taste and cover the batter and keep it in a warm place for 8 to 10 hours to ferment. When the batter rises slightly, apply some oil in the idli mold and fill the batter in it.
Place the idli stand in a steamer or cooker and steam it for 10 to 12 minutes. After cooking, let the idli cool for a few minutes and then take it out with the help of a spoon. Serve hot, soft and spongy idli with sambar and coconut chutney.
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Idli is also beneficial for health
Idli is not only delicious but is also considered very beneficial for health. Actually, it is cooked in steam, hence very little oil is used in it and it is light and easily digestible. Idli is made from rice and urad dal, which provides both carbohydrates and protein to the body. Apart from this, due to the batter being fermented, good bacteria are also formed in it, which are beneficial for the digestive system. This is the reason why idli is seen as a healthy and nutrition-rich breakfast, which everyone from children to adults can eat comfortably.
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