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Ghee Idli
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Ghee Idli

🇮🇳 Indian

Ghee Idli the way the udupi counters make it: soft, tangy from the overnight ferment, gone in four bites. Ready in 40 minutes including prep.

Prep 20 min Cook 20 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Ghee3 tbsp
  • Rice2 cups
  • Fenugreek Seeds1/2 tsp
  • Rice Flour1/4 cup

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantroto finish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Grind the soaked rice and urad dal with the fenugreek to a smooth, airy batter; ferment overnight.

  2. 2

    Grease the idli plates, stir the batter once and ladle it in.

  3. 3

    Steam on rolling water for 10-12 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.

  4. 4

    Rest 2 minutes, unmould with a wet spoon and serve with sambar and chutney.

Chef's tip

A pinch of baking soda just before steaming rescues a slow batter.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Podi Idli Recipe | Ghee Podi Idli Recipe | Nei Podi Idli · on YouTube