Idly

Directions

1. 1
   Pick, wash and soak the dal overnight or for 8 hours.
2. 2
   Pick, wash and drain the rice. Grind it coarsely in a blender.
3. 3
   Grind the daal into a smooth and forthy paste.
4. 4
   Now mix the grinded rice and daal together into a batter.
5. 5
   Mix salt and set aside in a warm place for 8-9 hours or overnight for fermenting.
6. 6
   Idlis are ready to be cooked when the batter is well fermented.
7. 7
   Grease the idle holder or pan well and fill each of thm with 3/4th full of batter.
8. 8
   Steam cook idlis on medium flame for about 10 minutes or until done.
9. 9
   Use a butter knife to remove the idlis.