MOONG DAL AND URAD DAL IDLI

Idli recipes are very common across India and are made with different ingredients. Generally, we make idlis with the combination of rice and urad dal which are soft, spongy and white in colour. But then there are other variations like moong dal idli or with a combination of moong dal and urad dal which can be an ideal alternative for the traditional ones. Moong Dal and Urad Dal Idlis are a very tasty and nutritious breakfast/ lunch/ dinner recipe. Very easy and simple to prepare and need very few ingredients to make. This toothsome dish is a protein pack as it is prepared with weight watcher friendly moong dal/ yellow lentil and urad dal. Moong dal is the healthiest among the dal and it is a rich source of Iron, Protein, Zinc and Vitamin B. It is very low in terms of calories and fat and very light to digest. Urad dal is also enriched with Proteins, Vitamin B, Folic Acid, Calcium and Iron. The combination of moong dal and urad dal in this idli makes it as a protein-enriched food and it is a very healthy alternative to normal rice-dal idli. I have already shared some different variations of idli recipes on my blog earlier. Here I used the combination of urad and moong dal but you can prepare idlis only with moong dal too. Here I have made simple and plain idlis but you can season it with a tempering of mustard seeds, cumin seeds, chana dal, green chilies, cashews and curry leaves. You can make it healthier by using some veggies like grated carrot, finely chopped capsicum, chopped coriander and green peas. Lastly, I have added Eno salt for the fermentation as I made it in hurry, but if you have time you can ferment it naturally for 4-5 hours like regular idli batter. I hope you like this healthy idli version. If yes then do not forget to try it and share your feedback with me.  

INGREDIENTS:

2 Cups Yellow Moong Dal

1 Cup Urad Dal

½ teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds

Salt to taste

1 teaspoon Eno Fruit Salt [optional][see notes]

METHOD:

STEP 1 – Take both the dals in two separate bowls. Add fenugreek seeds in urad dal while soaking.

STEP 2 - Wash both the dals under tap water for 2-3 times.

STEP 3 – Soak them separately for overnight with enough water.

STEP 4 – Now next morning, drain the water and wash them with some freshwater.

STEP 5 – Grind them coarsely in mixer pot with minimum water.

STEP 6 – Mix both the batter together.

STEP 7 - Batter should be coarse and a bit thicker side.

STEP 8 – Keep the batter at a humid place and let it ferment for 4-5 hours. [see notes]

STEP 9 – After 5 hours, add salt as per your taste and mix the batter.

STEP 10 – Now heat the steamer with little water.

STEP 11 – Grease the idli plate with oil. Pour a ladleful batter in each portion and place them in idli steamer.

STEP 12 – Steam the idlis for about 15-20 minutes on medium flame.

STEP 13 – Cool them for 4-5 minutes.

STEP 14 - Then remove from steamer, demould and idli is ready to serve.

Serve piping hot idli with sambar, coconut chutney and enjoy.

NOTES: *If you don’t have time and want to make idlis immediately after grinding, then add eno and mix well. The batter is ready to use.