Instant Rice flour idli recipe - steamed & microwave methods
Idli, a South Indian delicacy and world famous breakfast recipe is traditionally made with overnight soaked rice and urad dal.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Rice flour
- 1 cup curd (preferably sour)
- 1 cup + little more water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Oil for greasing
Instructions
- Add rice flour, curd, salt and 1 cup water in a bowl.
- Give them a good mix.
- Now add little more water to adjust the consistency. Roughly 5-6 tablespoons were need to be added more. Consistency has to be like that of dosa batter.
- Rest for 30 minutes.
- In the meantime, grease the idli mould, if making on steamer.
- If you don't have steamer, then grease small bowls/katoris/ramekin bowls which are microwave safe.
- After 30 minutes, add baking soda in the batter.
- Whisk it very well.
- Pour 2 tbsp of batter in each idli mould but don't fill over the rim.
- Steam for 15 minutes.
- For microwave cooking, add 2-3 tbsp of batter in small greased bowl.
- Microwave on high power (900) for 2 minutes.
- Bring out the idli stand/bowl from steamer/microwave.
- Let them slightly cool for 2-3 minutes.
- Gently run back side of the spoon over the edges of idli.
- Bring out the idlis and likewise prepare the rest of the batter.
- Enjoy with coconut chutney and sambar.