Yields: 12
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Ingredients
3 cups
Long grain rice
(Idli rice preferred)
1 cup
Urad dal
½ tsp
Fenugreek seeds
½ tsp
Salt
Instructions
1
Wash and soak rice separately, soak fenugreek seeds with urad dal, for 6-8 hours.
2
Drain and blend separately, add little water to make a smooth, pouring consistency batter.
3
Mix the two batters together, cover and let ferment for at least 12 hours.
4
Add salt, stir vigorously.
5
Condition a frypan by greasing and heating it to a smoking point, splash a little water to sizzle, wipe with a paper towel.
6
Reduce heat to low, pour ladleful of batter in the center and quickly spread it outward in a circular motion with the back of the ladle.
7
Drizzle little oil on it and cook on medium heat till crisp and golden underneath.
8
Serve with chutney and sambar.
9
Note: ¼ cup chana dal can be added to urad dal.