Iyer Idli: The Best Street Food In Bengaluru

Here’s a traditional Iyer Idli recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 6 cups idli rice
- 1 cup urad dal (split black gram)
- Salt to taste
- Water for soaking and grinding
Instructions:
1. *Soaking:*
- Rinse the idli rice and urad dal separately under running water.
- Soak the rice in enough water for at least 6-8 hours.
- Soak the urad dal in another bowl for 2 hours.
2. *Grinding:*
- Drain the soaked urad dal, then grind them to a smooth and fluffy batter, adding water gradually. The batter should be light and airy.
- Next, drain the soaked rice and grind it nicely , adding water as needed. The rice batter should have a smooth and airy.
- Combine the ground urad dal and rice batters in a large bowl. Mix well with your hands to incorporate air into the batter, which helps with fermentation.
3. *Fermentation:*
- Cover the batter bowl with a cloth or lid and let it ferment in a warm place for 8-12 hours or overnight. The batter should double in volume and become airy and bubbly.
- Add salt and mix again.
4. *Steaming:*
- Grease the idli molds with a little oil.
- Gently stir the fermented batter. If it’s too thick, you can add a little water to get a pouring consistency.
- Pour the batter into the idli molds, filling them about 3/4th full.
- Steam the idlis in a idli steamer or pressure cooker (without the whistle) for about 10-12 minutes on medium heat.
- Check if the idlis are done by inserting a toothpick or knife into one; it should come out clean.
5. *Serving:*
- Remove the idli stand from the steamer and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Use a spoon to gently remove the idlis from the molds.
- Serve hot with sambar and coconut chutney.
Enjoy your delicious, soft, and fluffy Iyer Idlis!

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