Preparation method for Idli 1)Wash and soak rice and dal separately for 6 hours.

Grind rice and dal separately in a mixie or grinder. While grinding, add water until the paste becomes uniformly fine.

Mix together rice, dal and salt. Add little water and stir well to form a thick batter.

Keep it overnight to ferment.

Spread any oil on the idlI mould.

Pour the batter on idli moulds and steam the cooker for about 5-7 minutes.

Insert a clean matchstick (back end) or a skewer. The skewer should come out clean if the idlis are done.

:- Serve Idli hot.