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Mixed Dal Idli-No Rice No Fermentation

Aanchal Gupta
Instant Mixed Dal idlis that requires no rice or fermentation. Made in a spoonful of oil its a healthy, high protein meal and ideal for those avoiding rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Bread/Indian Bread, Breakfast, Dinner, finger food, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Indian, South Indian
Servings 24 -28 idlis

Equipment

  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 idli stand
  • 1 large pot or steamer
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 small pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup White Urad Dal
  • 1/3 cup Yellow Moong Dal
  • 1/3 cup Arhar/Toor Dal
  • 1/3 cup Chana Dal
  • Salt as per taste
  • 1 1/2 tsp Eno/Fruit salt divided
  • Water as needed for grinding

for Tarka/Vaghar

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 1/2 tsp White Urad Dal
  • 3 Green chilies chopped
  • 10-12 curry leaves torn

Instructions
 

  • Wash all dals together till water runs clear and soak overnight.
  • Grind the dals with some water till smooth(Don't add too much water, just enough to make a smooth batter)

for Tarka/Vaghar

  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a small pan.
  • Add Mustard seeds and urad dal and cook till Urad dal turns golden(You may have to cover the pan as mustard seeds will crackle and splutter)
  • Add chopped green chilies and curry leaves and stir.
  • Add the tarka/vaghar to the dal batter
  • Add salt and water as needed.
  • Grease the idli molds with oil and put a large pot with about 3/4 inch water to boil,for steaming.
  • In ONLY HALF THE BATTER,add 3/4 tsp Eno/Fruit Salt, you will see the batter froth.
  • Mix well and put about 1 tbsp in each idli mold/cavity.
  • Steam IMMEDIATELY(with lid on) for 15 minutes on medium for soft fluffy idlis.

Notes

Add Eno to only half the batter as the effect of Eno wears out if we let the batter sit. When we get ready to make a second batch of idlis add Eno to the second half just before steaming.The tarka/vaghar adds a lot of flavor but is optional. To reheat the idlis,sprinkle a few drops of water,wrap in a wet paper towel and micro for 15-20 seconds per idli.
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