Horse gram Idli-Kultha idli

Recipe Type : Indian                                                                         Yield : 24 idlis
Preparation Time : 20 mins                                                              Cooking Time : 20 mins


Ingredients :
1/4 cup horse gram
1/4 cup urad dal/black lentils
1/2 cup thin poha/flattened rice
2 cups white rice
water
salt

Method :
1. In a bowl soak white rice for 3 hours.
2. Use one more bowl to soak horse gram and urad dal for 5 hours.
3. Grind soaked urad dal and horse gram to fine paste, adding less water. Transfer into a vessel.
4. Grind soaked white rice adding little water to make a fine paste.
5. Soak thin poha in water for few seconds. Grind to fine paste.
6. Now mix all ground batters together. Batter should be thick in consistency.
7. Ferment the batter for about 4 to 5 hours.
8. Add salt to fermented batter. Mix well.
9. Heat water in an idli cooker.
10. Grease each idli mold with oil.
11. Pour idli batter in each mold.
12. Steam for 20 mins.
13. Serve horse gram idli with sambar or chutney.