Soft and Spongy Idli Recipe

"Idli is a traditional south Indian breakfast. It is easily digestible meal so you can have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner whenever you feel. Soaking time: 4 hours Fermenting Time: 12 hours Prep Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 30 mins Total Time: 16 hr45 min Main Ingredients: urad dal and rice Cuisine: south Indian (Indian) Course: breakfast Level of cooking: Medium Serves: 16-18 medium size idlis 1 cups idli rice or short grain rice 1/2 Cup whole or split urad dal 1/4 cup flattened rice (poha) ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds Water Salt to taste Oil for greasing How to make Idli Batter:"

NotesAfter fermentation, Idli batter should be light and fluffy, if not add a pinch of baking soda to the idli batter and mix well just before pouring batter into the moulds.
Grease the moulds properly for easy removal of idli.
Fermentation takes more time during winters, so keep the idli batter in a warm place for a good fermentation.
If you are not going to use idli batter after fermentation, then refrigerate it to avoid over fermentation.

Preparation Time15 min

Cooking Time20 min

Slow Cooker Time LOW5 min

Cooking Vessel Sizeidli cooker