Yields:
10 Servings
Difficulty: Medium
Prep Time: 2 Hr 10 Mins
Cook Time:
15 Mins
Total Time:
2 Hr 25 Mins
Ingredients
Adjust Servings
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For the Idli Batter :
- Tempering of the Batter :
Instructions
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Firstly in a large bowl, soak 1 cup moong dal in water for 2 hours.
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Drain off the excess water and blend to a smooth paste without adding any water.
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Transfer the moong dal paste to a bowl and add ¼ cup curd.
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Whisk and mix until the mixture is well combined.
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Now in a pan, heat 2 tsp oil and splutter, ½ tsp mustard, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chana dal, green chilies, 1-inch ginger, few curry leaves, and cashews. Whisk and mix until the mixture is well combined.
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Also, add ½ carrot and saute for a minute.
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Transfer this tempering to moong dal batter.
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Add a pinch of asafoetida, 2 tbsp coriander, 1 tsp salt, a pinch of turmeric powder, and mix well.
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Just before cooking the idlis, add ½ tsp Eno (fruit salt) and mix well till it turns frothy. You can also add a pinch of baking soda instead of Eno salt.
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Grease the mold with oil using a silicone brush.
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Pour the batter immediately into the idli maker. Do not rest the batter.
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Steam the idli for 15-20 minutes on medium flame.
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Finally, serve instant moong dal idli with green chutney and sambar. You can also serve the idlis with Coriander Chutney and Sweet Red Chili Garlic Sauce. Check out the recipe of Sweet Red Chili Garlic Sauce here ......... https://www.madamrecipe.com/recipes/red-sweet-chili-garlic-sauce
