Keralan Indian · India

Idlis with Rice and Lentils

Name: Idlis with Rice and Lentils
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Keralan Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup rice; 1/2 cup urad dal; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp cumin seeds; 1/4 tsp mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1/4 tsp red chili powder; 1 cup water

Soft, spongy steamed cakes made from a mix of rice and lentils, a common breakfast in Kerala.

90 minutes4 servings

Method

Soak rice and urad dal separately for 4 hours.
Grind both into a smooth batter with water, mixing well.
Cover and let the batter ferment for 6-8 hours or overnight.
Steam the batter in greased idli molds for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.

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