Vegetable Idli

Recipe Type : Indian                   Soaking Time : 3 hrs                            Yield : 12 nos.
Preparation Time : 10 mins        Fermentation Time : 6 hrs                  Cooking Time : 20 mins

Ingredients :
1 and 1/4 cup idli rice
1/2 cup black lentils (urad dal)
water (as required)
1 tsp salt
2 tsp oil
2 tbsp grated carrot
1 tbsp finely chopped green bell pepper
1 tbsp finely chopped red bell pepper
1 tsp finely chopped green chilly
1 tbsp coriander leaves


Method :
1. Soak idli rice and black lentils for 3 hours.
2. Grind soaked idli rice and black lentils using little water coarsely.
3. Add salt. Batter should be in thick. Adjust the batter consistency using water. Mix well.
4. Ferment batter for 6 hours.
5. Now add all finely chopped veggies into idli batter. Mix well.
6. Grease idli molds with oil or clarified butter (ghee).
7. Heat idli cooker with water.
8. Fill batter into the idli molds. Steam for 20 mins.

                                     

9. Serve hot vegetable idlis with sambar or chutney.