Horsegram And Foxtail Millet Idli Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Horsegram And Foxtail Millet Idli recipe, wash and Soak Urad dal with methi seeds with enough water in a bowl for 6 hours or overnightLikewise, wash the horse gram and millets separately, soaking each of them in different bowls

Step 2: Soak them for a minimum of 6 hours or leave it overnight

Step 3: Wash the soak the poha in a bowl of water for 20 minutes before grinding the idli batter

Step 4: Transfer the urad dal and methi seeds into a mixer-jar and grind into a smooth paste using a little water

Step 5: Transfer this into a mixing bowl in which the batter will be mixed and set aside

Step 6: Next transfer the horse gram into a mixer-jar and grind into a smooth paste using a little water

Step 7: Add this to the bowl having the ground urad dal

Step 8: Likewise grind the millets along with the poha and transfer it to the bowl in which the batter is going to be mixed

Step 9: Bring all the ground mixtures together in a bowl and mix thoroughly to get a uniform batter

Step 10: Rest and ferment for 8-10 hours in a warm place

Step 11: Once the batter is fermented, add salt and water if required to adjust the consistency

Step 12: We need a batter of dropping  consistency to make the idlis

Step 13: Once you have the fermented  Idli batter, grease the Idli Steamer Plates with a little oil

Step 14: Pour spoonfuls of the idli batter into these moulds

Step 15: Do make sure you fill the idli batter only half way through as they will rise up to the top when steamed

Step 16: Once all the plates are filled, place the filled idli racks one above the other making sure the holes are facing the filled portion

Step 17: Prepare the idli steamer with a little water in the bottom

Step 18: Place the filled idli racks in the steamer

Step 19: Place the steamer on high heat and steam the idli’s for 10 minutes

Step 20: After 10 minutes of steaming, turn off the heat

Step 21: Open the steamer and insert a knife or a pick to test whether the idli's are cooked

Step 22: If nothing sticks then the idlis are perfectly steamed

Step 23: Now you can remove the idli from the steamer

Step 24: Have a small bowl filled with water

Step 25: Dip a spoon in the water and then scoop the idli out starting from the edges

Step 26: Dipping the spoon in water helps in the easy removal of idli from the plates

Step 27: Pair Horsegram And Foxtail Millet Idli with Mysore Chutney and Keerai Sambar for a delicious breakfast