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Green gram idlis

Kitchen Mai
Fluffy moong beans steamed cake recipe
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Prep Time 7 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Soak time 6 hrs
Total Time 19 mins
Course Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, South Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups whole green grams (sabut moong dal)
  • 1 cup skinless black gram (urad dal)
  • 2 tbsp black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Wash and soak the green grams in water for about 4-6 hours or until they have bloomed 
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  • Wash and soak the skinless black gram or urad dal for about 2 hours
  • Grind both the soaked lentils (separately), along with the peppercorns, to a fine, smooth paste. Use as little water as you can
  • Mix both the pastes together, well, cover it and leave it to ferment for 3-4 hours 
  • After, 3-4 hours, add salt and give the batter a good mix
  • Grease idli moulds with some cooking oil and pour the lentils batter in them. Fill only 3/4th of the moulds
  • Steam them in an idli maker or a pressure cooker (without the whistle) for 12-14 minutes
  • De-mould and serve hot with some spicy, tangy peanut chutney! 
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Notes

  • tbsp - tablespoon
  • Use very little water, especially, to grind the skinless black gram (urad dal)
Keyword Green gram idlis, Moong beans idli, Moong dal idlis