Soft Spongy Vegetable Idli
Introduce
Chef :
Shikha Yashu Jethi
Soft Spongy Vegetable Idli
Super soft and spongy idlis with veggies stuffed is like icing on the cake. It just doubles the taste of idlis. Try this recipe and enjoy
Ingredient
Food ration :
22 servings
Cooking time :
10 Minutes
Cooking instructions
* Step 1
Wash and soak idli rice and split black lentil separately in plenty of water for five to six hours.
* Step 2
Wash soaked black lentil by rubbing in palms to remove the black husk. Keep draining the water with husk and repeat this process again until most of the husk is removed.
* Step 3
Grind the lentil to a soft, smooth and fluffy batter in a mixer-grinder.
* Step 4
Grind the rice to a slightly coarse consistency in a mixer-grinder
* Step 5
Mix both the batters well in a big container with your hand and let it ferment for 10 to 12 hours.
* Step 6
Add rock salt in the batter and mix well.
* Step 7
Prepare Idli maker by adding two cups of water in it and give a boil.
* Step 8
Grease the idli moulds and
Pour two tablespoons of batter in each mould.
* Step 9
Add chopped veggies on it's top and gently press.
* Step 10
When idli maker starts producing steam, place the prepared idli moulds in this idli maker and close it.
* Step 11
Steam for 10 to 12 minutes.
* Step 12
Turn off flame.Open the idli stand after giving a rest of five minutes and insert a knife in the centre of an idli to check whether idlis are cooked or not.
* Step 13
When it's cooked let it rest of another two-three minutes before demoulding them.
* Step 14
If you are in a hurry, pour water on the back side of the moulds before de moulding.
* Step 15
De-mould idlis with a sharp spoon or knife.
* Step 16
Serve hot with sambar and coconut chutney.
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