Shepu Sweet Idlis

Preparation :15 mins
Cook :15 mins
Total Time :30 mins
Servings :Makes 15 idlis

Ingredients :

2 cups raw rice (chawal) , soaked for 4 hours and drained
1/4 cup freshly grated coconut
1/2 cup thick rice (chawal) flakes , washed and drained
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup crushed jaggery (gur)
1/2 cup finely chopped dill (shepu / suva bhaji) leaves
salt to taste
1 tsp fruit salt
1 tsp oil for greasing

Method :

Combine the rice and coconut together and blend in a mixer to a thick smooth batter, adding a little water if required. Keep aside.Combine the rice flakes and buttermilk in another bowl and keep aside for 10 minutes.Add the jaggery to the rice flakes and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste.Combine the rice batter, rice flake paste, dill leaves and salt together in a bowl and mix well. (check the consistency and add a little water only if required so as to get a thick batter).Just before steaming, add the fruit salt to the batter and sprinkle a little water over it. When the fruit salt starts bubbling, mix gently.Spoon out the batter into greased idli moulds and steam for 8 to 10 minutes.Serve hot.