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Indian Steamed Rice Cake Recipe

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Idlis Rice Cake
Idlis Rice Cake from fritzdesigns.blogspot.com

Description

Indian Steamed Rice Cake, also known as idli, is a popular and healthy South Indian breakfast dish. It is made by steaming a batter made from fermented rice and urad dal (black gram) mixture. The soft and fluffy texture of the rice cake makes it a perfect comfort food.

Prep Time

The preparation time for this recipe is around 12-14 hours, including soaking and fermentation time.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is around 20-25 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of parboiled rice
  • 1 cup of urad dal
  • 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • Water, as needed

Equipment

  • Blender or wet grinder
  • Idli plates or any steamer
  • Large bowl
  • Cloth or muslin cloth

Method

  1. Wash the rice and urad dal separately and soak them in water for around 4-6 hours.
  2. Drain the water and grind the rice and urad dal separately in a blender or wet grinder with enough water to make a smooth batter.
  3. Mix the rice and urad dal batter together in a large bowl and add fenugreek seeds and salt.
  4. Cover the bowl and let it ferment overnight or for around 8-10 hours.
  5. The batter should double in size and have a fluffy texture after fermentation.
  6. Grease the idli plates with oil and pour the batter into each plate filling it 3/4th full.
  7. Steam the idli plates in a steamer or any large pot with water for around 20-25 minutes.
  8. Check if the idlis are cooked by inserting a toothpick or knife, it should come out clean.
  9. Remove the idli plates from the steamer and let it cool for a minute.
  10. Using a spoon, gently remove the idlis from the plate and serve hot with chutney or sambar.

Notes

  • The quality of the rice and urad dal used in the recipe affects the texture of the idlis.
  • The fermentation time may vary depending on the temperature and humidity of the place.
  • Adding fenugreek seeds gives a nice aroma and flavor to the idlis.
  • Leftover idlis can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated before serving.

Nutrition Info

Each idli contains around 39 calories, 8g of carbohydrates, 1g of protein, and 0.1g of fat.

Recipe Tips

  • Use parboiled rice or idli rice for best results.
  • Soak the rice and urad dal separately to avoid any damage to the grinder.
  • The consistency of the batter should be thick but not too thick or too thin.
  • Do not overfill the idli plates as the batter will expand during steaming.
  • Adding a pinch of baking soda to the batter helps to make the idlis softer.
  • Do not overcook the idlis as they will become hard.

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