Curd Idli

Preparation :30 mins
Cook :30 mins
Total Time :601 hours
Servings :Makes 8 idlis

Ingredients :

2 cups rice (chawal)
1 cup urad dal (split black lentils)
2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 tsp freshly ground black pepper powder
1 tbsp chana dal (split bengal gram) paste
salt to taste
2 cups sour thick curds (dahi)
10 green chillies
1/2 tsp baking soda
4 tbsp oil

Method :

Soak the dhal and rice seperately for 2 hours.Drain and blend the dal with just enough water till smooth consistency.Drain and blend the rice with green chillies till smooth.Combine both the dal and rice along with sour curds and salt and mix well.Add the pepper, cumin seeds powder and bengal gram dhal on top of the batter and cover and keep aside for fermenting for 15 to 20 hours.Just before preparing idlis, pour the hot oil and soda to the batter and mix well.Pour spoonful of this batter in the greased idli moulds and cook in an idli steamer for 15-20 minutes or till cooked.Serve hot.