how to make soft idli | idli with idli rava, Making soft idly is challenging work for most of us, The softness depends upon 2 factors, one is the ratio, another one is level of fermentation. This method of making soft idli is with idli rava and urad dal, instead of rice and urad dal. Making this type of idli easier than idli with rice. Here we will grind only the urad dal. We are adding rava just after rinsing in water. Here is also the fermentation process required. Other than ratio, fermentation is an important step for the ildi to turn out soft. Ferment the batter well at the required temperature.

Idli rava is a very fine rava when compared to normal rava. But similar color with normal rava. It is available in shops in the name of idli rava.

Let us see how to make it. (how to make soft idli | idli with idli rava)

how to make soft idli | Idli with idli rava

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Prep Time 5

fermenting time 8

Course Breakfast, Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

1 cup urad dal (soak for 4 hours)
2 cup idli rava (rinse in water before use)
¼ tsp fenugreek seeds

Instructions

Soak the 1 cup of urad dal and 1/4 tsp of fenugreek seeds for about 4 hours
after soaked well, grind into smooth batter and keep aside
Take 2 cups of idli rava in a vessel, rinse and drain off the water
Next, squeeze the water from idli rava little by little using your hand.
Put into the urad dal batter
Once all the idli rava was squeezed and added into the urad dal batter, mix well using your hand.
Set it for fermentation (8 hours or overnight)
After fermentation, add 1 tsp of salt and mix well
Pour it into the oil greased idli mold, and steam cook for 10 minutes
Once the idli steamed well, take out from the mold using a wet spoon
Serve the idli with chutney and/ or sambar or with both.