Idly

Istruzioni

1. 1

   Rinse the rice and urad dal separately in water until the water runs clear.

2. 2

   Soak the rice in a bowl with enough water to cover it for about 6 hours.

3. 3

   Soak the urad dal in a separate bowl with enough water to cover it for about 4 hours.

4. 4

   Drain the soaked urad dal and grind it to a smooth batter using a little water as needed.

5. 5

   Drain the soaked rice and grind it to a slightly coarse batter using a little water as needed.

6. 6

   Combine the rice and urad dal batters in a large bowl, add salt, and mix well.

7. 7

   Cover the bowl and let the batter ferment in a warm place for 8-12 hours or until it doubles in volume.

8. 8

   Once fermented, gently stir the batter. If it's too thick, add a little water to achieve a pouring consistency.

9. 9

   Grease the idly molds with a little oil and pour the batter into each mold.