Idli - Grandma's style

Idli - Grandma's style

Ingredients

Parboiled rice (Puzhungalari) - 1 cup

Black gram - 1/4 cup

Salt - As required

Coconut oil - 1 tsp

Preparation

1. Wash rice and black gram

2. Soak rice and black gram together in water for at least 3 hours

3. Grind it in to a thick consistency. Use as little water  as possible to grind the batter to a smooth consistency. Use the same soaking water to grind the batter

4.  Mix salt and keep aside in a warm place for 7 - 8 hours or overnight for fermenting

5. Idlies are ready to be cooked when the batter is well fermented

6. Grease the Idli holder or pan well with coconut oil and fill each of them with 3/4th full of batter

7. Steam cook Idlies on medium flame for about 10 minutes or until done

8. Use a butter knife to remove Idlies

9. Serve them with sambar or chutney.

Nb: Use aluminium vessel to get good idli