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thinai idli

Thinai Idli recipe is a South Indian delicacy which is a very good breakfast option for everyone. It is made with foxtail millet, urad dal and fenugreek seeds. Thinai idli goes well with coconut chutney, tomato chutney, peanut chutney and onion chutney, etc., Thinai idli is light, fluffy, steamed and healthy breakfast option which contains lots of fibre. If you like this recipe, share it, tweet it and pin it. Please do try and post your comments.

RECIPE FOR THINAI IDLI

Coarse : Breakfast

Cuisine : South Indian

Author : Jayashree

Prep Time : 10 hr

Cook Time : 10 min

thinai idli

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cup foxtail millet
  • 1/2 cup urad dal
  • 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • salt to taste
  • water as needed
PROCEDURE
  • rinse and soak foxtail millet and urad dal separately in enough water
  • add fenugreek seeds in urad dal and soak for 5 hours
  • now add soaked urad dal in mixer grinder
  • grind to a smooth, light and fluffy batter, sprinkle water at regular intervals
  • transfer the batter into a bowl
  • in the same mixer grinder, add soaked foxtail millet
  • add little water and grind to a very slight coarse paste
  • transfer the millet batter into the urad dal batter bowl
  • add salt and mix well
  • cover with lid
  • allow the batter to ferment for 5-8 hours
  • mix the batter well
  • grease the idli plate with a tsp of oil
  • pour a ladle full of batter on each hole
  • cover and steam the idli for 10-15 minutes
  • remove idli from the pan
  • healthy and tasty idli is ready
  • serve the idli with peanut chutney or onion chutney
NOTES
  • you can also make dosas with this batter
  • also, can make thick uthappams by adding chopped onions, green chillies, curry leaves and coriander leaves.

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