As most of u aware, idli is my foremost favourite food in the world. I could literally, survive with idli and sambar for my whole life. Atleast twice in a week idli will make its way to our dinnner or breakfast table and thats why i constantly looking for variation so that the household eon't get bored with the same dish. Since all of us looking for a healtier lifestyle and food, millet and legumes are fancy names hitting our stores. I'm sharing foxtail millet idli..smooth,soft and definitely healthy. Easy to prepare with just 3 ingredients. Foxtail millet can be found in most Asian or Indian groceries. Foxtail millets known for its various health benefits. Its good for heart,prevent cancer,assist in weight loss,lowering cholesterol level and anti oxidant. Do give the recepi a try and enjoy pillowy soft idli at home.
Ingredients
2 cups foxtail millet
1 cup white urad dhal
Salt to taste
Methods
Soak millet and urad dhal overnight or atleast 8 hours.
Drain the water and add to the blender. Grind to a smooth thick batter by adding very little water. Tyr batter shouldn't be too thin or too thick.
Season with salt and give a good stir. Keep it aside in a large vessel with lid on for fermentation overnight or atleast 8 hours.
After fermentation, stir the mixture well. Heat water in a steamer and grease idli moulds with gingely oil.
Using a ladle fill the idli mould and steam for 10 minutes. Remove from steamer and let it cool for 10 minutes. Unmould the idli by running a knife on the edges of the mould.
Serve with sambar and chutney.
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