Learn how to make soft and spongy Idlis from homemade Idli batter from our chef Smita Deo on Ruchkar Mejwani.Idli is a popular healthy authentic South Indian breakfast recipe that is relished with coconut chutney and sambar.Ingredients:For Idli1 Cup Urad Dal2 & 1/2 Cup Idli RavaSalt to tasteWaterOilFor Chutney1/2 tsp Oil1/4th tsp Hing2 Green ChilliesTamarind1 Cup CoconutSalt to tasteWaterFor Tempering1/2 tsp Oil1 tsp Urad Dal1/2 tsp Mustard SeedsMethod:To make the Idli Batter- Soak the urad dal in water for 4 hours.- Then grind it to a smooth paste. Add little water while grinding.- Then add idli rava to the ground urad dal and mix well.- Add water as required and mix well. It should be a pouring consistency batter.- Keep this batter aside to ferment for 7-8 hours.- Add salt to the fermented batter.To make the Idlis- Grease the idli molds with very little oil. Fill up the molds with the batter.- Steam the idlis for 20-25 minutes.- Once done let the idlis cool down.- Serve the idlis with coconut chutney & sambar.To Make the chutney- In a small vessel heat some oil.- Add hing and green chillies. Once it splutter pour this into a grinder.- To the grinder also add grated fresh coconut and little water. Grind everything to a paste.- Remove this chutney in a bowl. Add salt to taste and mix properly.- For the tempering heat some oil.- Add urad dal and mustard seeds. Once they splutter switch off the flame. Pour this tempering on the chutney. Mix well.- Serve this quick chutney with Idlis.Host: Smita DeoCopyrights: REPLSubscribe & Stay Tuned: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToRuchkarMejwaniFor Facebook Updates: https://www.facebook.com/RuchkarMejwaniTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/RuchkarMejwani