Soft & Fluffy Idly – South Indian
Learn how to make soft, fluffy South Indian idlis using idli rice, urad dal & fenugreek. Vegan, gluten‑free and perfect for breakfast or lunch boxes—with a quick video! idli recipe, South Indian idli, vegan idli, gluten-free idli, steamed breakfast, fluffy idli, how to make idli
Description
Approximately 2 medium-sized idlis
Soft South Indian Idli
Servings: 4–5 idlis (approx. 100 g) | Prep: 10 mins (excludes fermentation) | Cook: 10 mins
🧄 Ingredients
- 1 cup idli rice
- ¼ cup whole urad dal (hulled)
- ¼ tsp fenugreek seeds
- Salt as needed
- Water (for soaking & grinding)
- Oil (to grease idli plates)
🍽️ Instructions
- Rinse idli rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds separately. Soak rice for 6 hrs; dal + fenugreek for 4 hrs.
- Grind urad dal to a light, fluffy batter; grind rice to slightly coarse texture.
- Combine both batters; ferment 8–12 hrs (overnight) until doubled.
- Add salt, pour into greased idli molds.
- Steam in a steamer or pressure cooker (no whistle) for 10–12 mins.
- Let rest, demould, serve hot with sambar or chutney.
🍚 Nutritional Highlights:
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Fermentation slightly increases digestibility and bioavailability of nutrients.
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Low in fat and good source of complex carbs, making it a healthy breakfast.
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Urad dal boosts protein and iron slightly.
1. Ingredients list
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1 cup idli rice
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¼ cup whole urad dal (hulled)
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¼ tsp fenugreek seeds
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Salt (to taste)
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Water (for soaking & grinding)
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Oil (for greasing idli molds)
Additional information
| calories | 120-140 |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 20-30 |
| Cooking Method | Steaming |
| Fat | 0-2 |
| Fiber | 0-2 |
| Cuisine Type | South Indian |
| Diet Type | Anything, Gulten-Free, Nonveg, Veg, Vegan |
| Health Goal | Healthy lifestyle |
| Prep Time | 10-15 mins |
| Protein | 2-4 |
| Special Category | Kids Special, Lunch Box Ideas |
| Taste / Flavor | Mild |
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