Idli

INGREDIENTS:
Idli rice - 4 cups
Whole white urad dhal - 1 cup
Methi seeds - 1 teaspoon
salt - 3 level teaspoons


METHOD:

Soak rice with methi for 3-4 hours.
Soak urad dal separately.
(The trick for spongy idlis) :
1. Soak urad dhal for about 45 minutes only.
2. Wash the dhal well and soak it in 3 cups of water
3. Grind in the soaked water itself till fluffy

First grind the dhal till fluffy and then grind the rice separately. Mix both the batter and add salt. Allow it to ferment for 7-8 hours.
Make idlis using idli plates.
Grease the idli plates , pour in a ladle of the batter and steam for 8 minutes. Transfer the idlis to a bowl or hot pack after 5 minutes