VRAT WALI IDLI

VRAT WALI IDLI

 Ingredients

sama ke chawal 1 cup

sabudana             ½ cup

baking soda         2 pinches

rock salt                as required

Method 

1. Take both the sama ke chawal and sabudana in a bowl.
2. Rinse then well and soak in enough water for 3 hours.
3. Drain and then grind in a grinder.
4. No need to add any water as the  grains absorb enough water to help with the grinding. But if you are unable to grind in your grinder then just add 2-3 tsp of water.
5. The consistency of the batter can be a bit granular.
6. Take the batter in a bowl and allow to ferment for 8-9 hours or overnight.
7. Before preparing, add salt to the batter and mix well.
8. Heat water in a steamer or an electric cooker.
9. Add the baking soda to the batter and stir well.
10. Pour the batter in greased idli moulds.
11. Place in the steamer or electric cooker.
12. Steam the idlis for 8-10 minutes or till they are cooked.
13. Serve sama ke idlis  with  coconut chutney.

For microwave

Apply oil on the microwave idli container and start pouring idli batter into the same. Fill the bottom with 1cup water. Set the microwave for 3 minutes on medium power. To make sure that the idli is cooked, insert a toothpick in the idlis. If the batter comes out clean, then the idli has been properly cooked.