
Urad & Moong Dal Idlis- try this rice-free version!

When I saw this recipe shared on a social media forum, I couldn’t wait to try it out. Idlis with just lentils!!
Yes! It’s possible and it’s wonderful too. Excellent results! Protein rich!
Idlis are steamed and made of fermented batter. Voted as a safe dish for anyone at anytime. They only got better with this recipe.
Ingredients
- Urad dal: ½ cup
- Yellow moong dal: ½ cup
- Rock salt: to taste
Method
- Wash and soak the lentils together, in enough water for 3-4 hours.
- Grind into a smooth paste adding water gradually to get a fluffy paste. Add enough water to get idli batter consistency.
- Add salt to the batter and leave aside to ferment for 8 hrs. Fermentation time would depend on the temperature and climate.
- Gently stir the batter well and steam in idli plates for around 8-10 mins.
- This recipe yields around 12 idlis.
- Serve with sambar and chutney.
Eating guide
- Food group: Lentils.
- Lentils can be easily combined with other food groups (except dairy and fruits).
- The whole versions of our standard dals are much better versions than the split versions - and they act as bodybuilders, so are great for growing toddlers.
- Cooking them oil-free ensures, there is lower digestive load on our bodies to eliminate the harmful effects of refined oil.
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