Idli

Fluffy steamed rice cakes — the South Indian morning staple, made from fermented idli ravva and urad dal.

Serves 4 · 30 min

Ingredients

• 2 cups idli ravva

  Double Horse · $5.50

  In stock

• 1/2 cup urad gota

  Double Horse · $6.00

  In stock

• Salt, water (for batter and steaming)(pantry)

  Pantry

Method

1. 1

   Soak idli ravva and urad gota separately 4-6 hours; grind urad to a fluffy batter and mix in the squeezed ravva.

2. 2

   Add salt and ferment covered in a warm spot 8-12 hours until risen and airy.

3. 3

   Stir gently, ladle into greased idli moulds.

4. 4

   Steam 10-12 minutes until a tester comes out clean; rest 2 minutes, unmould and serve with chutney and sambar.