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Idli

Soft steamed fermented rice-lentil cakes.

Prep11 min
Cook12 min
Total14 h 23 min
Serves6
DifficultyEasy
Per serving455 kcal
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IndiaMain courseVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyDairy-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Idli rice400 g
  • Urad dal150 g
  • Fenugreek seeds1/2 tsp
  • Salt1 1/2 tsp
  • Coconut chutney200 g
  • Sambar500 ml

Method

  1. SoakSoak rice and dal separately 6 hours.
  2. GrindGrind to a smooth batter; ferment overnight.
  3. SteamPour into idli moulds; steam 12 minutes.
  4. ServeServe with sambar and chutney.

Nutrition per serving

Calories455 kcal
Protein15.4 g
Carbohydrates93.1 g
Fat1.4 g
Fibre9.2 g
Sugar11.1 g
Sodium847 mg
Saturated fat0.3 g
Serving sizeabout 190 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Coconut.

Quick answers

How long does Idli take to make?

About 14 h 23 min in total: 11 min of preparation and 12 min of cooking, plus 14 h resting.

How many calories are in Idli?

About 455 kcal per serving, with 15 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 190 g each.

Which allergens does Idli contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Coconut. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Idli from?

Idli is a main course from India. Soft steamed fermented rice-lentil cakes.

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