"Idli is a traditional, breakfast and lunch item in South Indian households. Idli is savory cake from South India and is very popular throughout the country. Idlis are usually served in pairs with Sambhar and Coconut Chutney

Ingredients:
1 cup White Lentil ( Urad Dal )
3 cups Parboiled Rice
Salt
1/8 tsp Soda Bicarbonate
Oil

Method:
- To make the batter, soak the urad dal and rice seperately, for atleast 6 - 7 hrs.
- Grind the urad dal using minimum water to form a smooth paste.
- Grind the rice to make a coarse paste.
- Mix the two ingredients and ferment it for 6 - 7hrs.
- In a pressure cooker add some water and leave it to boil for sometime.
- Add salt to the batter and mix well.
- Remove little batter in a different bowl, sufficient enough for 12 idlis approximately.
- Add soda bi-carbonate in the mixture and stir well.
- Grease the Idli stand with oil.
- Pour batter in the idli trays.
- Put the stand in the pressure cooker.
- Close the lid of the pressure cooker without the vent valve.
- Steam it for 15mins on high flame.
- Let it cool down for few minutes and scoop out the idlis from the tray.
- The idlis are ready to be served with sambar and coconut chutney.