Horsegram Idli (Kollu Idli) Recipe
Cuisine: Konkan
Course: Indian Breakfast
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Horse Gram Dal (Kollu/Kulith), soaked
- 3 cups Idli Rice, soaked
- 1 cup White Urad Dal (Whole), soaked
- 1 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds), soaked along with urad dal
- Salt, as required
Preparation Time: 6 hours
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Instructions:
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Soak Ingredients:
Wash and soak the horse gram, urad dal, and idli rice separately for about 5-6 hours. Add fenugreek seeds to the soaked rice around an hour before grinding. -
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Grind the Ingredients:
Drain the horse gram and grind it into a thick, smooth batter. Transfer the batter into a large vessel.
Drain the rice and grind it into a smooth paste, then add it to the horse gram batter.
Finally, drain the urad dal and grind it into a smooth, fluffy batter. Add it to the combined horse gram and rice batter. -
Ferment the Batter:
Add salt to the batter and mix well using your hands. Keep the batter at room temperature for about 6-8 hours to ferment. -
Prepare the Idli Batter:
After fermentation, adjust the consistency of the batter with water until it reaches the texture of a typical idli batter. -
Steam the Idlis:
Grease the idli plates with oil and pour the batter into the molds using a ladle. Place the plates in an idli cooker and steam for about 10 minutes. Check the idlis by inserting a toothpick or fork – if it comes out clean, the idlis are cooked. If not, steam them for a few more minutes. -
Serve:
Remove the idlis from the plates and serve hot with coconut chutney or tomato chutney. Pair with a cup of hot Kumbakonam filter coffee for a traditional breakfast experience.
Enjoy this healthy and delicious twist on the classic idli, featuring the wholesome goodness of horse gram!
