Moong Dal and Spinach Idli

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

Ingredients :

1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) , soaked for 3 hours and drained
3/4 cup blanched and roughly chopped spinach
3 green chillies , roughly chopped
1 tbsp fresh low-fat curds
salt to taste
1/2 tsp fruit salt
1/4 tsp oil for greasing

For Serving
sambhar
healthy coconut chutney

Method :

Combine the yellow moong dal , spinach and green chillies and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste without using any water.
Transfer the mixture into a bowl, add the curds and salt and mix well.
Just before steaming, add the fruit salt to the batter and pour 2 tsp water over it.
When the bubbles form, mix gently.
Grease the idli moulds using oil, put spoonfuls of the batter into idli moulds and steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the idlis are cooked.
Cool slightly, demould and serve immediately with sambhar and healthy coconut chutney.