Steamed Rice Cake
Recipe by Rajiv Anand of Santa Clara, US
Fermentation is the key in making idlis. Another point is the consistency. The mixture should not be either too loose nor too hard.
swati
when u r fermenting a batter overnight . u don't need soda because soda also ferment the batter.
anand
Can anyone tell me how to prepare idlis without using mixer grinder for making Dal Rice paste. Any type of readymade available flour if mixed can we prepare idlis ?
v.radhika
You can as well add blackpepper corns(only 3 to 4 should be added to each idli batter)
mamta
how could you make idli without adding soda?
usha
hi everyone, try adding 1/2 cups of poha to the batter while grinding.also reduce the dal rice ratio to 1:4.soak rice for 4hours with 1tbsp methi seeds and dal for not more than 1hour.HAPPY EATING FOLKS!!
khan
what about, soda? Dont u add that?
juhi agarwal
for making better rice idli ,u should use sela or idli rice .
prakash
If you are in a cold country like US, in winter the fermentation may not occur even if you keep out for 8 to 10 hours. So keep the dal paste in oven and warm it a little bit. Switch off the over after an hour, keep the dal paste over night( 8 - 10 hr).