Urad Dhal Idli

Urad dhal and Sooji Idli
This is another type of idli i got from my mom which is good and really tasty.My mother makes this when there is a spl occasion and they used to steam this in tumbler/glass. Here i used normal idli plates to steam these idlis.We call it Kadubu(Tulu)

Ingredients:
Ural Dhal : 1cup
Rava/Sooji : 1 1/2 cup
Salt : as per needed
Water

1.Saok Urad dhal for 5 to 6 hours.
2.Grind in to smooth Batter and add the salt
3.Leave the batter for fermentation.

-->You can prepare this before hand and after fermented can stored in fridge.
When the time you prepare idli,
4.Take Rava/Sooji in dry vessel in the cooker or steamer, steam without the whistle for 15 mins.

5.Take out and when the heat is cooled down.
6.Mix well and add to Urad dhal batter.
7.Adjust the salt and leave it for 10 mins.
8.It will become thick,so add water to make a smooth batter.
9.Grease the idli plate with oil and pour the batter.
9.Steam them in steamer or cooker for 10 mins or until the fork comes out clean.

10.Serve hot with chutney or sambar or chutney podi and Enjoy!!!!

Rava Idli

This is another recipe which i often make in my home to get all the vegetables we need.Its quick and easy to make.This wont need any side dish like sambar b'coz itself has a great taste.Even this makes a good lunch box and also for picnic time.

Ingredients:
Rava-2 cups
Curd:1 cups
Carrot:1 cup Shredded
Beans-1/2 cup(cut in to small piece)
Peas-1/2 cup
Potato-1small chopped into small pieces
Tomato-1/2 cup
Ginger-1tbsp
Green Chilli-as per the taste(cut them into small pieces)
Curry leaves-a few(cut them into small pieces)
Coriander leaves-a bunch(cut them into small pieces)
salt as per taste

Mustard and Jeera seeds for tampering.

Take a dry vessel and put the rava and steam it for 15 to 20 mins in pressure cook without the whistle.
Take out and cool it.

Meanwhile chop all the veggies and in a pan with a little oil and add the mustard and jeera seeds.
When it crackles add the ginger,green chilli and curry leaves.
Add potatoes and beans and sprinkle some water and keep frying.
Later add all other ingredients and mix well.
Switch off from the flame.
In a separate bowl add rava and curd and mix well.
Add some water and mix well to a batter consistency.
Add the veggies and adjust the salt.
Leave it for 15 mins.
It will become thick so add water to get a flowing consistency.
Grease the idli plate and pour the batter and steam them till 10 to 15mins.
Insert a fork in to idli so that it comes out clean.

Serve with chutney powder and enjoy!!!!
This batter can be made before hand and refrigerate so that can used in busy morning for a steaming hot idli.