Idlis with Black Gram

Ingredients:

Black Gram ( Minumulu ) - 1 Cup 

Cream of Rice ( Idli Ravva ) - 2 Cups

Salt - 1 tsp

Procedure:

• Wash and soak black gram overnight or at least for 8 hours in water.
• Soak cream of rice for an hour in water.
• Drain the black gram and grind it into a smooth batter adding a little water at a time.
• Drain cream of rice and add it to the black gram batter in blender and blend for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Transfer the batter into a large bowl. Add salt to the batter and mix well.
• Cover the bowl and leave it a warm place for at least 6 hours to ferment. 
• Once fermented mix the batter well. The batter is ready to make idlis.
• As black gram dal is very sticky coat the idli moulds with oil before pouring the batter.
• Next add 2 cups of water to a large vessel on medium high heat.
• Place the idli stand in the vessel and cover and steam cook for 15 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
• Next dip a spoon in cold water and remove each idli carefully.

This dish is very high in protein. Goes very well with sambaar.