Green Moong Dal and Vegetable Idli

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :30 mins
Total Time :40 mins
Servings :Makes 22 idlis

Ingredients :

1 cup green moong dal (split green gram)
1/4 cup grated carrot
1/4 cup grated cabbage
1/4 cup urad dal (split black lentils)
1/2 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
salt to taste
1/2 tbsp ginger-green chilli paste
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

For Serving
sambhar

Method :

Combine the green moong dal, urad dal and fenugreek seeds in a deep bowl and keep aside to soak in enough water for 2 hours. Drain well.
Blend the green moong dal, urad dal and fenugreek seeds in a mixer along with approx. 1 cup of water till smooth.
Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add the salt and mix well. Cover with a lid and keep aside to ferment for 4 hours.
Once fermented, add the ginger-green chilli paste and coriander and mix well.
Pour spoonfuls of the batter into greased idli moulds and steam in a steamer for 12 minutes.
Cool slightly and demould.Repeat with the remaining batter to make more idlis.Serve immediately with sambhar.