Mini Chana Dal Idli - SK Khazana

Main Ingredients	Split Bengal grams (chana dal), Rice
Cuisine	South Indian
Course	Snacks and Starters
Prep Time	15-20 hour
Cook time	11-15 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Mild
Level of Cooking	Easy
Others	Veg

Ingredients list for Mini Chana Dal Idli - SK Khazana

• 1 1/2 cups Split Bengal grams (chana dal) soaked for 8 hours
• 1 cup Rice soaked for 8 hours
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• to taste Salt
• for greasing Oil
• to serve Coconut chutney

Method

1. Drain and grind split Bengal gram with little water to a smooth batter. Transfer into a bowl.
2. Drain and grind rice with little water to a smooth batter. Transfer into the same bowl and mix well with your hand. Set aside to ferment for 7-8 hours.
3. Add ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder and salt mix well. Heat sufficient water in a steamer.
4. Apply oil to mini idli tray. Pour batter into the dents with a spoon. Place the idli tray in the steamer and steam for 8-10 minutes.
5. Remove the tray from the steamer, let it cool slightly before removing the idlis.
6. Serve the idlis warm with coconut chutney.