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Idli
Fermented rice and urad dal batter steams into soft, airy South Indian breakfast cakes.
Hard⏱️ 19 hr 2 min📖 1 min readServes 6~210 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
50 min prep 12 min cook 1080 min rest
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 19 h 2 min- Prep50 min
- Resting/Marinating18 h
- Cooking12 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 2 glass(~400 ml) Idli rice
- 0.8 glass(~160 ml) Urad dal
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) fenugreek seeds
- 2 glass(~400 ml) water
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) salt
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) neutral oil
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the idli rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds in separate bowls for 6 hours.
6 hr360:00 - 2
Grind the urad dal with a little water until fluffy and smooth.
- 3
Grind the rice so it remains slightly grainy.
- 4
Combine the two mixtures with salt to make a pourable batter.
- 5
Ferment the batter in a warm place for 10 to 12 hours.
12 hr720:00 - 6
Lightly oil the idli molds.
- 7
Divide the batter among the molds and steam for 10 to 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 8
Rest the idlis for 3 minutes, then remove them from the molds.
3 min03:00
💡 Tip: When the batter is fermented, it should visibly rise and look bubbly on the surface.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with coconut chutney and vegetable sambar.
Nutrition (per serving)
~210
kcal calories
8
g protein
42
g carbs
1
g fat
Protein 15%Carbs 80%Fat 5%
GI 0 · Low GIGL 0 · Low GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Idli make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Idli take?
Prep 50 minutes, cooking 12 minutes, including 1080 minutes of passive resting; 1142 minutes in total.Is Idli difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Idli have?
Approximately 210 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 42g, fat: 1g.Is Idli allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Idli belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.How many ingredients does Idli need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.
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