Soak the black gram for 6 hours in water. Grind it in grinder.
Put enough water to mix the rava along with it.
Add salt and mix well. Keep this paste in a big vessel and leave it for about 10-12 hours for fermentation. Do not beat the batter again after fermentation.
Grease the idli mould with little oil. Fill the moulds with the batter.
Boil water in the pressure cooker.
Keep the Idli Stand (moulds) in the pressure cooker and cover it with the lid.
Remove the whistle and steam it for 10 minutes on high flame and then for 5 minutes on low flame.
To check, insert knife into the idli. It is ready to be taken off the mould if it does not stick to the knife.
Wait for idlis to cool. Scoop out the idlis with the help of a knife.
:-Serve Rava Idli hot with Sambar and Chutney.
:-Makes 36 medium size Rava Idlis.
:- Enjoy the Yummy Rava idli recipe.