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This is a basic recipe for idli which are fermented [[Steamed rice|steamed rice]] [[Cakes|cakes]] popularly served for [[Breakfast|breakfast]] in [[Southern]] [[India]] and Sri Lanka
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|TotalCalories = 219
|PortionCalories = 18
|DatePublished=18th February 2015
|Author=JuliaBalbilla
|Servings = Serves 12 - Makes 12
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|Difficulty = 2
|TotalTime = 18 hours, 10 minutes (including soaking and fermenting time)
|PrepTime = 18 hours (including soaking and fermenting time)
|CookTime = 10 minutes
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====Best recipe review====

''Can't find Idli rice''

4/5 

I've even tried Aldi for Ildi!

 [[User:TheJudge|The Judge]] 
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{{RecipeIngredientsTM
| 90g idli [[Rice|rice]]
| 30g [[Urad|urad]] dall (the hulled, white variety)
| ½ teaspoons [[Fenugreek seeds|fenugreek seeds]]
| [[Salt]] to taste
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==='''Mise en place'''===

* Rinse and soak the idli [[Rice|rice]] overnight
* In a separate bowl rinse and soak the [[Urad|urad]] [[Daal|daal]] together with the [[Fenugreek seeds|fenugreek seeds]] overnight
* Do not over-rinse or wash otherwise you will inhibit fermentation. Also use chlorine-free or bottled water if possible

===Method===
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| Drain the [[Rice|rice]] and the [[Daal|daal]] continuing to keep them separate
| Grind the [[Daal|dal]] mixture until you have a thick but very smooth paste, adding a little cold water from time to time
| Remove and set aside
| Repeat the process with the [[Rice|rice]], adding water as necessary
| Add the [[Daal|daal]] mixture to the [[Rice|rice]] and continue to grind until well mixed
| Stir in the [[Salt|salt]]
| Pour the mixture into a container and leave to [[Ferment|ferment]] overnight
| Stir and check that it has the right consistency
| Grease the idli moulds and fill a [[Steamer|steamer]] base with water
| Bring the water to the [[Boil|boil]] and divide the mixture between the moulds
| Place in the [[Steamer|steamer]] and cook for 8-12 minutes
| Use a [[Cocktail stick|cocktail stick]] to test for doneness - it should come out clean if the idlis are cooked
| Remove the idlis from the moulds - they should be light and fluffy
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===Serving suggestions===
Serve with sambar, [[Chutneys|chutneys]] or [[Dips|dips]]

==See also==
*Idli steamer
*[[Idli rice]]
*Wet grinder
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