Vegetable Idlis

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :12 mins
Total Time :3826 hours 22 minutes
Servings :Makes 12 idlis

Ingredients :

1/2 cup grated carrot
1/4 cup grated cabbage
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils)
1 cup par-boiled rice (ukda chawal)
1/4 cup coconut milk
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tbsp grated coconut
salt to taste

For Serving
sambhar
coconut chutney

Method :

Wash and soak the urad dal and parboiled rice together for at least 2 hours.Drain and grind to a smooth paste in a mixer using the coconut milk.Transfer it to a deep bowl and add the onion, carrot, cabbage, cumin seeds, coconut and salt and mix well. Cover and allow to ferment in a warm place for 3 to 4 hours.Pour spoonfuls of batter into greased idli moulds and steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till they are done.Serve hot with sambhar or coconut chutney.