Materials required to make batter:
1. 2 bowls of normal rice (Idli rice can also be taken)
2. ½ bowl urad dal
3. ¼ @ bowl sago
4. ½ tsp fenugreek seeds
Place 1 bowl of urad dal and 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds on 4 bowl of rice. Here we have taken 2 bowls of rice, then according to that we have taken ½ bowl of lentils and ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds.
Soak unty bowl sago together. This makes the idli more white and soft.
3. Soaking:
Wash all the things thoroughly and soak it in water for 4-5 hours.
First grind urad dal and fenugreek and grind it. After that grind rice and sago together. Add water as per need. The batter is not too thin nor too thick.
5. Mix the batter:
Mix both ground things well and add a little salt (½ tsp) if it is summer.
It is necessary to add salt to the summer so that the batter is not more sour. Put the batter in a big pot so that it can flower. Cover and keep 8–10 hours in a warm place. Add salt later in winter when the batter becomes firm.
7. Maintenance of batter:
When the batter becomes firm, keep it in the fridge. It can be used for 3–4 days. As many times use, add salt according to taste.
Method of making idli:
1. Smooth the idli stand or mold by applying light oil.
2. Run the batter a little and then fill it in the desired amount of mold.
3. Heat water in a cooker or steamer.
4. Steam the idli on high flame for 10–12 minutes.
5. Check by adding knives or toothpicks – If it comes out clean, idli is ready.
6. After 2 minutes, cool and take it out in a plate.