Idli Recipe (Idli Batter Recipe with Tips for Soft Idli)

Name: Idli Recipe (Idli Batter Recipe with Tips for Soft Idli)
Prep time: 14 h
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 14 h 20 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4 cups idli rice (800 grams); 1 cup urad dal gota (100 grams, whole dehusked black gram); ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds; ¼ cup poha (flattened rice, I used thick poha); 2 teaspoons sendha namak (rock salt)

Instructions

Prep:14hCook:20min

Idli is a steamed savory cake made with fermented rice and lentil batter. They are a staple food in South India and are enjoyed with sambar, and chutney. This recipe goes through step by step instructions on how to make idli batter from scratch at home and also shares tips to make soft idli!

Updated at: Sun, 13 Apr 2025 11:05:22 GMT