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Gujarati Indian · India

Gujarati Idli

Soft, steamed rice and lentil cakes served with chutney and sambar.

30 minutes4 servings
Gujarati Idli
Photo: Bhavana Homecook · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Soak rice and urad dal for 4 hours. Drain and grind into a smooth batter with water and salt.
  2. Let the batter ferment for 8-12 hours in a warm place until it doubles in volume.
  3. Grease idli molds with oil. Pour batter into molds, filling 2/3 full.
  4. Steam for 15 minutes over boiling water. Check with a toothpick to ensure it comes out clean. Serve warm with chutney and sambar.

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