Indian
Indian - Chutneys and Sides
Idli
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups idli rice (or parboiled rice)
- • 1/2 cup whole skinless urad dal
- • 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 3 cups water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Soak the rice and, separately, the urad dal with the fenugreek seeds for 4 hours.
2
Phase 2
Grind the dal with half the water into a fluffy smooth batter, then grind the rice slightly coarser, and combine both with the salt.
3
Phase 3
Cover the batter and ferment in a warm place for 8 to 12 hours until risen and bubbly.
4
Phase 4
Grease idli plates, fill with batter, and steam for 12 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
5
Phase 5
Rest for 2 minutes, unmold with a wet spatula, and serve hot with sambar and coconut chutney.