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Idli - Steamed Sour Rice Cakes Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Cholena / All my dishes 1 year, 7 months ago This savoury cakes melt in your mouth , the minute you take a bite . They are usually two to three inches in diameter and are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented black lentils (de-husked) and rice. Can serve with almost any accompaniments. ... More Prep:30m Cook:10m Servings:10	Cholena
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Ingredients

3 C Parboiled rice , soaked for 4 hours

1 C Split black lentil , soaked for 4 hours

Pinch of salt and baking soda

Directions

The lentils and rice are grounded to a paste with little water one by one

Add salt and allow the batter to ferment overnight , until it expands to almost double its original volume.

In the morning, add the soda and use a big spoom to scoop the idli batter into the oil -greased moulds of an idli tray for steaming.

After 5 mins insert a toothpick to see if it comes out clean .

Remove and serve with almost anything even honey .

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danadooley 1 year, 6 months ago said:
Thanks for sharing all your recipes homey! They're filling a huge gap in my stomach LOL I appreciate you sharing your knowledge - these recipes are not easy to get. This one's gone into my file with the others from your collection.

drquen 1 year ago said:
Is this like the idli served in southern india?

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