Soft Idli Recipe

Steps

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1. 1
   Measure out 4 cups of idli rice. Rinse the rice thoroughly under running water.
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2. 2
   Measure out 1 cup of urad dal. Rinse the dal thoroughly under running water.
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3. 3
   Combine the rice and urad dal together and soak for 5 hours.
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4. 4
   Transfer the soaked mixture to a blender or food processor and grind with water to a fine, smooth paste.
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5. 5
   Pour the ground batter into a bowl, add salt to taste, and mix thoroughly with your hand until well combined.
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6. 6
   Allow the batter to ferment until it rises and becomes fluffy, indicating proper fermentation has occurred.
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7. 7
   Pour the fermented batter into idli molds and steam until the idlis are cooked through.
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