Traditional Chettinad Soft Idly

Prep time : 5 mins

Cook time : 20 mins

Total time : 20 mins

Author :Vahchef

Main Ingredient : Rice

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Servings : 4 persons

Published date : November 09, 2016

Ingredients used in Traditional Chettinad Soft Idly

Method:

• Wash the rice and dal separately. Soak the rice in 5 cups of water for 3 hours.
• Urad dal and fenugreek in 2 cups of water for 2 hours. Drain the rice and dal. grind them separately for about 20 minutes each to make a Paste.
• Use 1 cup of water for the rice. 3/4 cup of water for the dal to the grinding.
• Mix the batter in a deep bowl add in salt. The batter should not be too thick nor too watery. It should have the consistency of a fluffy mix. Use your hand (don't use a spoon) to mix both batters together. Cover and set aside for about overnight.
• The batter would have risen in the bowl. This shows that fermentation has occurred.
• Fill an Idli bowl with water. when the water boils, place the perforated idli plate covered with a cotton cloth in the rack. Fill each mold with idli batter. Cover and steam for 8 minutes.
• Serve hot with sambar and coconut chutney or peanut chutney.