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Idli Sambhar

idli sambhar
                                                              Idli Sambhar



  • 2 cups Rice
  • 1 cup Urad Daal (white)
  • 1 1/2 tblsp Salt
  • A pinch of Baking Soda
  • Oil for greasing




  • Pick, wash and soak the daal overnight or for 8 hours.
  • Pick, wash and drain the rice. Grind it coarsely in a blender.
  • Grind the daal into a smooth and forthy paste.
  • Now mix the grinded rice and daal together into a batter.
  • Mix salt and set aside in a warm place for 8-9 hours or overnight for fermenting.
  • Idlis are ready to be cooked when the batter is well fermented.
  • Grease the idle holder or pan well and fill each of thm with 3/4th full of batter.
  • Steam cook idlis on medium flame for about 10 minutes or until done.
  • Use a butter knife to remove the idlis.
  • Serve them with sambhar or chutney.