Rice and Moong Dal Idli

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :10 mins
Total Time :3756 hours 15 minutes
Servings :Makes 16 idlis

Ingredients :

1/2 cup rice (chawal)
1/2 cup green moong dal (split green gram)
1/4 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds (optional)
1/2 cup grated carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped spring onion whites and greens
salt to taste
1 tsp fruit salt

For Serving
nutritious green chutney

Method :

Soak the rice, moong dal and fenugreek seeds in a deep bowl with enough water for 5 to 6 hours.Drain and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste using little water.Transfer the mixture into a bowl, add the carrots, spring onion whites and greens and salt and mix well.Just before steaming, add the fruit salt to the batter and pour 2 tsp of water over it.When the bubbles form, mix gently.Put a little batter into each greased idli mould and steam in a steamer for 10 minutes or till the idlis are cooked.Cool slightly, demould and serve immediately with nutritious green chutney.
Handy tip:
Handy tip:The idli is done when a toothpick or a knife inserted in its center comes out clean.