Name: Healthy Sprouted Dal Idli
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4-6 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2.5 bowls Rice; 1 bowl Sprouted Urad Dal (with skin); 0.5 bowl Thick Poha; as needed Water; to taste Salt; 2-3 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 2-3 (chopped) Green Chili; a handful Curry Leaves; 1 inch (grated) Ginger; 2 small (grated, squeezed) Potato; as needed Sambar; as needed Chutney; 1 tbsp Oil; 0.5 tsp Mustard Seeds; 0.5 tsp Cumin Seeds; a few Curry Leaves; 1 tsp Gun Powder; for garnish Coriander

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.

Wash Rice and Dal
Wash 2.5 bowls of rice and 1 bowl of sprouted urad dal (with skin) thoroughly 3-4 times until the water runs clear.
Soak Rice and Dal
Soak the washed rice and dal in separate bowls with enough water for or overnight.
Grind Rice and Poha Batter
Drain the soaked rice. In a mixer grinder, add the soaked rice. Add 0.5 bowl of thick poha (washed and soaked until soft). Add a little water and grind to a coarse batter.
Grind Urad Dal Batter
Transfer the ground rice and poha batter to a large bowl. Drain the soaked urad dal. Add the dal to the same mixer grinder (along with any remaining rice from the previous batch). Grind to a coarse batter.
Combine and Mix Batters
Transfer the ground dal batter to the bowl with the rice batter. Add about 0.5 glass of water to the grinder, swirl to collect any remaining batter, and add this water to the bowl. Mix both batters thoroughly by hand for until well combined.
Ferment Batter
Cover the bowl with a lid and let the batter ferment overnight in a warm place.
Prepare Batter for Idli
The next morning, the batter should be well-fermented and risen. Mix the batter gently.
Prepare Tempering for Batter
Heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil in a small pan. Add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds and 1 teaspoon cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add 2-3 chopped green chilies and a handful of curry leaves. Let it sizzle for a few seconds.
Add Tempering to Batter
Pour the hot mixture into the idli batter.
Add Salt and Ginger
Add salt to taste to the batter. Grate 1 inch of ginger directly into the batter.
Add Grated Potato
Grate 2 small potatoes and squeeze out any excess water. Add the squeezed grated potatoes to the batter. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
Prepare Idli Molds
Grease the idli molds with oil using a brush.
Fill Molds
Pour the prepared idli batter into each greased mold, filling them about three-quarters full.
Steam Idlis
Heat water in an idli cooker. Once the water boils, place the idli molds inside the cooker. Cover with a lid and for on medium-high heat.
Check and Remove Idlis
After , turn off the gas. Carefully remove the idli molds from the cooker. Let them cool for a minute, then gently scoop out the idlis using a spoon or knife.
Serve Healthy Idli
Place the healthy idlis in a serving bowl.
Prepare Tempered Idli (Optional)
For an extra layer of flavor, place 3-4 idlis on a plate. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a small pan. Add 0.5 teaspoon mustard seeds, 0.5 teaspoon cumin seeds, and a few curry leaves. Once spluttering, pour the hot over the idlis. Sprinkle with gun powder and fresh coriander.
Serve Plain Idli (Optional)
Arrange 3-4 idlis on a plate. Sprinkle with gun powder and fresh coriander. Serve with sambar and coconut chutney.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

PreparationEnsure Rice and Dal Are Soaked for 6
7 hours for optimal grinding and fermentation.
Cooking tipGrind the Batter to a Coarse Consistency
Not too fine, for a good idli texture.
PreparationAllow the Batter to Ferment
Allow the batter to ferment overnight in a warm place for soft and fluffy idlis.
Cooking tipSqueeze Excess Water from Grated
Squeeze excess water from grated potatoes before adding them to the batter to maintain consistency.

Healthy Sprouted Dal Idli

45 mins

Indian · South Indian

30 min

15 min

4-6 People

~450 kcal

For Idli Batter

For Serving (Accompaniments & Optional Toppings)

Wash Rice and Dal

Soak Rice and Dal

Grind Rice and Poha Batter

Grind Urad Dal Batter

Combine and Mix Batters

Ferment Batter

Prepare Batter for Idli

Prepare Tempering for Batter

Add Tempering to Batter

Add Salt and Ginger

Add Grated Potato

Prepare Idli Molds

Fill Molds

Steam Idlis

Check and Remove Idlis

Serve Healthy Idli

Prepare Tempered Idli (Optional)

Serve Plain Idli (Optional)

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