Plain idli
Rice Idli is a traditional South Indian breakfast dish that is not only healthy but also easy to make. It's gluten-free and vegetarian, making it a great choice for people with dietary restrictions. The dish is low in calories and high in protein, making it an excellent option for those looking to lose weight. The recipe also involves fermentation, which makes it rich in probiotics, aiding in digestion and promoting gut health.
Allergen Information: Contains None
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
58 kcal
Protein
2 g
Carbs
11 g
Fat
1 g
Fiber
1 g
Ingredients
Fenugreek seeds (1.25 gms)
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Plain Water
1 small glass (150g)
Split Urad Dal (Raw)
0.5 small cup (50g)
Mustard oil
1 tsp (5g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Rice, raw, milled
0.5 cup (100g)
Instructions
Preparation
-At first rinse the rice and then soak it in water (2 inches of water above the rice) for at least 6 hours or overnight.
-Similarly then rinse the urad dal and soak it with methi seeds and soak for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Cooking Steps
Drain all the water from the urad dal and grind it to a fine paste. Add water accordingly.
Similarly, grind the rice into a coarse paste (add water if needed) and then mix both the pastes together in a large bowl and whisk them well. Make sure that the consistency is thick.
Now the next step is to well-fermented the idli batter. This step is very important to get soft and fluffy idlis. Keep the batter in a warm place to ferment.
Once the batter has risen, add salt to it and whisk it to mix well.
After that grease the idli stand with oil and take a ladleful of batter and fill the idli mould with batter.
Add ½ cup of water in the idli steamer and let it boil. Put the idli stand inside and close the lid.
Let it steam for 6-8 minutes and once the idli is ready,serve hot.
NotesNutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients used.
Community Reviews & Results
Rhea Mukherjee
"Including this in my weekly meal plan, and this version of Plain idli is so much better than restaurant style. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! A must-try dish on your wellness journey."
Swati Sharma
"Prepped this over the weekend, and I'm really happy with how easy and practical it was to prepare. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"
Dev Chandra Deshmukh
"Cooked this 3 days ago, and I loved how light yet filling this Plain idli turned out to be. The clean ingredients made a noticeable difference in overall freshness. A must-try dish on your wellness journey."
Seema Chauhan
"Tried this earlier today, and Plain idli turned out absolute perfection! The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Will be making this again very soon."