DirectionsStep1Pick and rinse both the regular rice and parboiled rice.Step2Rinse the poha and add to the rice.Step3Add water. Mix well. Cover and keep the rice + poha to soak for 4 to 5 hours.Step4In a separate bowl, rinse the urad dal and methi seeds a couple of times.Step5Soak the urad dal with methi seeds separately in water for 4 to 5 hours.Step6Drain the soaked urad dal. Reserve the water.Step7Grind the urad dal, methi seed with 1⁄4 cup of the reserved water for some seconds. Then add remaining 1⁄4 cup water. Grind till you get a smooth and fluffy batter.Step8Remove the urad dal batter in a bowl and keep aside.Step9Grind the rice in batches to make a smooth batter.Step10Mix both the batters together in a large bowl or pan. Add salt and mix well.Step11Cover and let the batter ferment for 8 to 9 hours or more if required.Step12After the fermentation process is over, the idli batter will become double in size and rise.Step13Grease or brush the idli moulds evenly with oil.Step14Pour the batter in the moulds and steam the idli in a pressure cooker or steamer.Step15If using pressure cooker remove the vent weight (whistle).Step16Steam for 12 to 15 mins or until the idli is done.Step17Serve the steaming hot idli with coconut chutney and sambar.Step18Remaining batter can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple of daysIngredientsIngredients1 cupRegular Rice (+ 1 cup parboiled rice or 2 cups idli rice or 2 cups parboiled rice)½ cupUrad Dal (whole or split urad dal, 120 grams whole or split, husked black gram)¼ cupThick Poha (20 grams, flattened rice)¼ teaspoonFenugreek Seeds (methi seeds)2 cupsWater (for soaking rice)1 cupWater (for soaking urad dal)½ cupWater (for grinding urad dal or add as required)1 cupWater (for grinding rice or add as required)1 teaspoonSea Salt (or rock salt, edible and food grade)add Oil (as required to apply to the idli moulds)2 ½ cupsWater (for steaming idli)See moreNutritionalNutritional75 Calories1.5 gTotal Fat13 gCarbohydrate67 mgSodium2.6 gProteinFrom vegrecipesofindiaRecipeDirectionsIngredientsNutritional
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