idli flour

mam
whenever i tried for idli its not that much soft. i dont know how to prepare flour for that. can you guide me to prepare flour for idli and dosa.

Hi,

Already many have discussed about idli batter preparation, anyways i'll list in short the preparation details. My mom used to make soft idlis ever, and i do follow the same procedure.

The general proportion 4 : 1 ; some people also try 3 : 1 it depends upon the quality of the urad dhal. Better to opt 4:1 alwayz.

Idli Batter:

Idli rice(par boiled) - 4 cups (any leveled cup or tumbler)

Urad dal - 1 cup (Same cup used to measure idli rice)

Fenugreek seeds(methi seeds) - 1/2 tsp

Cooked rice (even left over of aftenoon lunch is more than enough) - 1 handfull


Method :

1. Wash and soak dhal and rice in separate containers for one full night or for 5-6 hrs.

2. Soak methi seeds along with urad dhal

3. First grind urad dhal by adding cold water then and then, dont pour water add little by little. It should grind atleast for 30 mins. You might feel the dhal to be soft in the first 10 mins itself; but dont stop grinding; the more u grind, the more it is light and fluffy the idli comes out very soft.

4. Once dhal is grinded remove and add idli rice.While grinding idli rice care should be taken; It should not be very soft nor very coarse. It should be somewhat coarse like rava. To this add cooked rice and grind.

5. Now mix both rice and urad and add salt.

6. The consistency should not be very thick nor watery. If u take in your hand and drop it should be loose enough - NOT THICK LIKE HALWA NOR LOOSE LIKE WATER.

7. Mix well and leave it one full nite. The next day you will be able to see the level of the batter raised than the grinded quantity. Stir well and prepare idli's.

For Dosa's a small change in the ingredient list is u can add 1 tsp of methi seeds instead of 1/2 tsp. It gives a light brown shade and a pleasant aroma like hotel dosa's. Adding cooked rice is also an optional part while making dosa's though it will not affect when adding.

Try this and let me know. In the beginning u might feel this to be a big process, but slowly u will become an expert. All the best.

Originally Posted by deebajegan

mam
whenever i tried for idli its not that much soft. i dont know how to prepare flour for that. can you guide me to prepare flour for idli and dosa.

Hi deebjegan,

You cant open a new thread in my sub forum. So I shifted it here. Please see and read threads before you open a new threa. I think the moderator will attch this thread with the old one. There is already one thread regarding this. check patiently.