Friday, April 22, 2011

Mallige Idli - Super soft and spongy


MALLIGE IDLI

Mallige in kannada means the Jasmine flower.The name mallige idli is so apt for these idlis as they are as white and soft as the jasmine flower, yes it spongy too ( wonder what the jasmine thinks of the idlis about this aspect ;)

I normally make idlis from udad dal and idli rava (shall blog it too), my Amma makes varieties of idlis, and this one tops the list in my favorite breakfast eats. As it's quite a lot of work to make separate batters for these idlis, mix them and all that ( am a lazy frog ;) ) I used to bring the batter from Amma's place and make it at home. So, I decided that it's time I get out of my "froggyness";P and put some hard work and get good results on my plate :) got the recipe from Amma and made it all by myself. It's the same feeling as Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.... from the Coke ad! lol
....read on for the recipe

Ingredients:

Dosa rice 2 cups
Udad dal 1 cup
Thick poha (beaten rice) 2 handful
Methi seeds ( fenugreek seeds) 1/4 tsp


Method:

1. Soak rice, udad dal- methi seeds separately for atleast 5-6 hours.

2. Just before grinding - wash and clean the poha and soak it in water and set it aside.

3. First grind the rice into a paste using enough water (not too fine nor too coarse) empty it in a clean vessel and set it aside.

4. Next, grind the udad dal-methi, and poha ( drain the water from the soaked poha) into and medium coarse-fine paste.

5. Add this batter to the rice batter. Add salt as per your taste and mix well.

6. Cover the vessel and keep it in a cool ,dry place to ferment over night.

To prepare Idlis:

1. The next morning, carefully stir the batter as it would've risen due to fermentation.

2. Transfer as much batter you need for the idli preparation into a smaller vessel and refrigerate the rest of the batter. This way the batter will last for a couple of days, without getting sour.
you can use it as and when you need it.

3. Grease the idli stand groves with little oil and spoon enough batter to cover the groves. I steam idlis in greased steel bowls. Place them in the steaming utensil and steam for 30- 35 minutes or until done.

4. Once the idlis are done, open the lid of the steamer and remove the idlis from it and let it cool for a couple of minutes in the idli stand/bowls .


5. Dish out the idlis using a knife or a butter knife, run it in circular motion around edges of the idlis.

6. Serve the Idlis with any chutney of your choice.

7. Udad dal chutney tastes brilliant with idlis, the recipe for which follows in my next post :P

This recipe goes to Srivalli's Breakfast Mela

20 comments:

Hari Chandana P said...

Looks so soft and delicious.. very tempting clicks.. thanks for the amazing recipe :)
Indian Cuisine

Saritha said...

Hmmm delicious looking idlies...

Sensible Vegetarian said...

Delicious looking Idli, soft and tempting.

Prathima Rao said...

Looks soft & spongy!!! Even thos who are not fond of idlis (like me!) are sure to love this one!!!
Prathima Rao
Prats Corner

aipi said...

Super soft n fluffy- nice presentation too!
US Masala

Cham said...

I always wanted to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing this one!

Suji said...

This is excatly how i make idlis minus methi seeds. love these soft idlis a lottt

Ash said...

My favorite Mangalore idlis.......Kuku loves them..... :)


Ash....
(http://hastkala-oceancihope.blogspot.com/)

Unknown said...

In tamil, idlis are often likened to either poo or flower or panji which means cotton - yours satisfy both criterion dear - dreamy idlis :)

Suganya said...

Lovely and soft looking idlies. Nice recipe. YUM!

Padhu Sankar said...

Just as u have named it Idly is super soft and delicious .Nothing can beat this idly

Unknown said...

Nice break-fast recipe,idlies looks so delicious.

Arti said...

Very new name to me, but looks very soft and white indeed... The pics have made of hungry, great blog...
Have a lovely sunday:)

Anonymous said...

When it comes to idlis,I am much more err....froggy than you ;) Atleast you will grease the utensils and prepare them...I prefer them piping hot in front of me :)

Mehjabeen Arif said...

so spongy n nice.. so divine..

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Reva said...

Hi, first time here...Yummy idlis... looks super soft... aptly fills the name criteria... wonderful blog and lovely recipe collection:) great work..

Vikis Kitchen said...

Nice to catch up with you again. How are you dear? You haven't changed a bit dear...hi...hi..//wonder what the jasmine thinks of the idlis about this aspect//

Idly with poha is always a hit. Amazing clicks and the idlies will make the jasmine jealous:) I am sure its a treat.

Indrani said...

Idlis really looking very soft and spongy..love it

sangeeta said...

Very soft indeed ...i love idlys ans your pictures are making me hungry..

Shobha said...

These idlis are really pue white in colour ..so soft and fluffy too.
Idlis are my favourite.