Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Wash and Soak Foxtail Millet

   Take 1 1/2 cups of foxtail millet in a bowl. Add 2 cups of water and wash the millet 2-3 times until the water runs clear. Drain the water and add fresh water, then soak the millet for 5-6 hours.

2. 2.Wash and Soak Urad Dal

   In a separate bowl, take 1/2 cup of urad dal. Add 1 cup of water and wash the dal 2-3 times. Drain the water and add fresh water, then soak the urad dal for 5-6 hours.

3. 3.Grind Soaked Foxtail Millet

   After 6 hours, drain the water from the soaked foxtail millet. Transfer the soaked millet to a grinder jar. Grind it nicely to a smooth batter. Pour the ground millet batter into an airtight container.

4. 4.Grind Soaked Urad Dal and Poha

   Drain the water from the soaked urad dal. Add the soaked urad dal and 1/4 cup of poha to the same grinder jar. Add 1/4 cup of water and blend nicely until you get a smooth, fluffy batter.

5. 5.Combine and Ferment the Batter

   Pour the ground urad dal and poha batter into the container with the millet batter. Mix both batters well with your hands. Close the lid tightly and let it ferment for 12 hours in a warm place.

6. 6.Prepare Batter for Idli/Dosa

   After 12 hours, the batter should be nicely fermented and frothy. Add 1 tsp of salt and 1/4 cup of water to the fermented batter. Mix it nicely until well combined. The foxtail idli batter is now ready.

7. 7.Steam Foxtail Millet Idli

   Pour water into an idli steamer and place the idli stand inside. Apply a few drops of oil to each idli mold. Pour a ladleful of the foxtail idli batter into each mold. Cover with a lid and steam the idlis for 10-12 minutes on medium heat, or until cooked through. Remove the idlis from the molds once nicely steamed.

8. 8.Make Foxtail Millet Dosa

   Heat a griddle (tava) on medium heat. Pour a ladleful of the foxtail millet batter onto the griddle and spread it evenly in a circular motion to form a dosa. Add a few drops of oil around the edges. Cook until golden brown and crispy. Fold the dosa and remove it from the griddle.

9. 9.Serve

   Serve the healthy foxtail millet idlis and dosas hot with sambar and chutney.