IDLI (Savory cake)

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IDLI (Savory cake)
It is a traditional breakfast in South India. It is a savory cake that is popular throughout India and Sri Lanka. The cakes are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented black lentils and rice. The fermentation process breaks down the starches so that they are more readily metabolized by the body.

Idli is one of the most nutritious breakfast one can have. Made of fermented black lentils and rice, the nutrient quotient in idli is so high that is has been recommended by several organizations across the world.

Ingredients
1. Idli rava (cream of rice) 2 cups
2. Split and skinned black gram lentils 1 cup
3. Fenugreek 5 seeds
4. Salt to taste
5. Water for soaking

Idli batter
1. Soak the cream of rice in enough water for 8 hours
2. In another bowl soak the black gram lentils and fenugreek seeds for 8 hours
3. Drain the water from the black gram lentils and keep aside. We will use this water for grinding process later.
4. Drain the water from the idli rava and discard
5. In a grinder, add the idli rava and black gram lentils and grind it to a smooth paste. Add 2tbsp of strained waters and grind well. If the batter become to thick add some water and grind to a smooth batter.
6. Pour in a non reactive deep pan or a pot to give room for fermentation and rising of the batter. Add salt and a pinch of yeast and stir well. Cover the lid and keep the batter in a warm place for overnight.
7. The next day the idli batter would have fermented and risen.
8. Grease out the idli moulds with oil.
9. keep a pan or steamer on the stove with some water and boil the water.
10. Stir the idli batter gently and pour the batter in the moulds. By now the water must be boiling in the pot.
11.Cover with lid and steam the idlis for 5 to 8 minutes
12. Serve the steaming hot idlis with chutney or sambar.


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