This blog offers healthy recipes for toddlers using the traditional Indian snack, Idlis. Through step-by-step instructions, fresh ideas and plenty of tips for parents, the blog is perfect for adding some deliciousness to your little one’s meals. For Australian parents who want to nurture a healthy and delightful appetite in their toddlers, this blog provides the perfect recipes to try - from the basic South Indian Idli to creative variations. As a healthy and nutritious snack, Idli is a great option for toddlers and is sure to get them asking for more.
General Information
- Servings: 4
- Keywords: Idli, gluten-free, vegan
- Calories: 271 kcal
- Protein: 3.3 g
- Carbs: 46.3 g
- Fats: 5.4 g
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups (200-250 g) of superfine rice
- 2 cups (200-250 g) urad dal
- 2 teaspoons fenugreek seeds
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cups (400-500 ml) water
Directions
- Start off by gathering all the ingredients.
- Wash the rice and urad dal separately in water until the water runs clear.
- Soak the washed rice and urad dal separately in 4 cups of water for 4-5 hours (joke: Soaking for a while will keep the rice nice and juicy! ).
- Once the rice and urad dal have soaked for a few hours, drain the water and grind the ingredients into a coarse paste.
- Transfer the paste to a large bowl and let it sit for a minimum of 8-10 hours.
- Once the batter has cooked and fermented, mix it well until it has a creamy, soft consistency (joke: Work on that consistency until it’s tasty smooth!).
- Grease Idli moulds with oil and pour the batter carefully.
- Fill the moulds with the paste, cover them and steam on medium heat for 8-10 minutes.
- When it’s done, insert a toothpick into the centre, if it comes out clean, then the Idlis are ready. Serve warm (joke: How perfect can that look? Serve those Idlies with care!).
Recommended Sides:
- Sambar
- Coconut Chutney
- Tomato Chutney
- Kuzhambu
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