Rava Idli

Rava idlis are another popular version of the South Indian breakfast item -Idli! I have already shared with you the recipes for the basic rice Idli and for the Thatte Idlis. Here, we use Idli rava instead of rice.

Preparation time - 6 hours of soaking +10 -15 minutes+8 hours of fermentation

Cooking time: 20 -25 minutes

Ingredients:

Idli rava - 3 cups

Split black lentil (Urad dal) - 1 cup

Salt - to taste

Method:

1. Wash and soak the black lentil for 6-7 hours.

2. Wash and soak the rava for half an hour.

3. Grind the lentil using water to a smooth paste. Transfer it to a vessel.

4. Squeeze the water out of the rava. Now add the rava and mix well. Close and keep in a warm place     to ferment for 8-10 hours.

5. Beat the batter well and add salt. The rava idli batter is ready to make.

6. Grease the idli trays, pour the batter to the rim or below to ensure it does not flow out of the mould.

7. Heat 2 cups of water in the idli cooker and place the trays into it. Close the cooker lid.

    Cook on high heat till the whistles blows and simmer and cook for 10 minutes.

8. Take the trays out of the cooker and let them cool. Slowly scoop the idlis out of the moulds.

9. Serve hot with sambar or coconut chutney.