High Protein Soya Idli Recipe

Step 1: To begin making high protein soya idli, we will first make the idli batter

Step 2: Soak the rice in water, such that the all the rice is completely immersed in water

Step 3: Let it soak for about 6 hours

Step 4: Soak the soya bean in water, such that the all the soya bean is completely immersed in water and the water is at least 2 inches above as the soya will absorb water and fluff up

Step 5: Let it soak for about 6 hours

Step 6: Soak the urad dal, methi seeds and chana dal in water such that all of the dal is completely immersed in water

Step 7: Let it soak for about 6 hours

Step 8: First grind the urad dal into a fine smooth batter

Step 9: While grinding add just enough water to make it into a very very smooth batter

Step 10: The batter will look fluffy

Step 11: Pour this batter into a large container

Step 12: Next grind the soya bean into a fine smooth batter

Step 13: While grinding add just enough water to make it into a very very smooth batter

Step 14: The batter will look fluffy

Step 15: Pour this batter into the urad dal

Step 16: Grind the rice into a smooth paste, adding just the required amount of water to grind into a almost smooth batter

Step 17: Adding too much water will make the dosa batter too watery

Step 18: If required grind a little at a time to get a almost smooth batter

Step 19: The rice batter is a little coarser, but the urad dal batter is super smooth

Step 20: Combine the urad , soya bean and rice batter, add salt to taste and set aside for at least 12 hours or overnight until the batter ferments

Step 21: You will notice the batter would have risen in volume

Step 22: Hence you should place the batter in a large container so it has enough room to increase in its volume

Step 23: To make the soya idlisGrease the idli molds with a little sesame oil or ghee

Step 24: This process is purely optional

Step 25: I like to do this as it adds to the flavor of the idli’s

Step 26: Pour spoonfuls of the batter into these moulds

Step 27: Do make sure you fill the soya idli batter only half way through as they will rise up to the top when steamed

Step 28: Once all the plates are filled, place the filled soya idli racks one above the other making sure the holes are facing the filled portion

Step 29: Prepare the idli steamer with a little water in the bottom

Step 30: Place the filled soya idli racks in the steamer

Step 31: Place the steamer on high heat and steam the idli’s for 10 minutes

Step 32: After 10 minutes of steaming, turn off the heat

Step 33: Open the steamer and insert a knife or a pick to test whether the soya idli are cooked

Step 34: If nothing sticks then the soya idlis are perfectly steamed

Step 35: Now you can remove the soya idlis from the steamer

Step 36: Have a small bowl filled with water

Step 37: Dip a spoon in the water and then scoop the soya idli out starting from the edges

Step 38: Dipping the spoon in water helps in the easy removal of idli from the plates

Step 39: The wholesome high protein soft soya idli are now ready to be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner

Step 40: Serve High Protein Soya Idli Recipe with Coconut Chutney, Tomato Onion Chutney, Thakkali Vengayam Sambar, Idli Milagai Podi & Filter Coffee for a delicious breakfast at home