Get the latest Idli recipes from Group Recipes. http://www.grouprecipes.com/tag/idli Idli is a regular south indian b'fast.Easy,healthy prepared from a batter of rice&lentils fermented overnight.add some carrots&peas for tricolour idlis http://www.grouprecipes.com/90650/tricolour-idli.html Soft, spongy, fluffy breads made from lentils and rice, and just like potato salad, a ton of recipes and variations! My Indian neighbor gave me two recipes for them, which are served with corriander chutney Idli steamers can be purchased at Indian grocers, and the Net. There are even Idli steamers for the microwave Dry yeast, baking powder or even Eno Fruit salt is added to insure a spongy texture in some Idli recipes. My neighbor like to use a good pinch of dry yeast. Proper Idli should be soft, fluffy, and spongy in texture. All ingredients may be found at Indian grocers or even natural food stores. TIPS: if you have no idly mould or idly steamer, improvise. I used alminum muffin cups ( see 2nd photo ) and put a trivet in a pot, then aluminum filled cups in a cake pan, placed the pan on the trivet and steamed until they were firm and glossy , maybe mine took about 5 minutes or a bit longer And spray the aluminum cups lightly with cooking spray to help release them The Battter: fresh unfermented batter, has that bean taste and odor. When allowed to ferment, it dissapates and when cooked, one can hardly tell since idlies are really bland unless one adds spices to their liking When you make the batter, place bowl covered on a warm radiator during the winter. The batter should expand at least triple and appear foamy and spongy Do not sir down, just use a lade to fill molds or muffin cups 2/3rds full You'll have snow white, spongy, fluffy idli And yes you can freeze them and gently reheat in the micro. Fresh is best of course. Using 1 cup urad dahl and 2 cups rice flour and enough water for a batter consistency one should get 15 to 20 idly at least! http://www.grouprecipes.com/88663/indian-idli-and-tips.html Makes atleast 8 . This soft , fluffy steamed rice cakes are from south India and is a hot favourite with all the Indians . http://www.grouprecipes.com/87346/steamed-semolina-savoury-cake.html 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. http://www.grouprecipes.com/49443/idli---steamed-sour-rice-cakes.html If you have left over idlis or idli batter and dont know what to do. Heres something you can try. OR is you want to add a twist to a new way to idli .. heres IDLI FRY for U!!!!! http://www.grouprecipes.com/49291/stirfry-idli.html