How to make Moongdal Idli-SK Khazana -
Unlike the conventional idlis, these have a flavour of their own
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Split skinless green gram (dhuli moong dal), Split skinless black gram (dhuli urad dal)
Cuisine : Karnataka
Course : Snacks and Starters
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Moongdal Idli-SK Khazana Recipe Card
Karnataka cuisine comprises of many vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes that are full of flavour and taste. It is one of the oldest surviving cuisines and its origins can be traced back to the Iron Age.
The varieties in Karnataka cuisine have influenced the neighbouring states like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Maharashtra. The cuisine also reflects influences from these four neighbouring states on its food habits.
Being a coastal state, coconut is grown in abundance. Needless to say coconut in its various forms like oil, milk, fresh and dried coconut is put to excellent use in its cuisine.
Prep Time : 8-10 hour
Cook time : 26-30 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Moongdal Idli-SK Khazana Recipe
Split skinless green gram (dhuli moong dal) 1/3 cup
Split skinless black gram (dhuli urad dal) 1/3 cup
Green chilli 1
Ginger roughly chopped 1 inch
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Asafoetida (hing) a pinch
Oil for greasing
Green chutney to serve
Method
Step 1
Blend black gram with some water to smooth paste. Transfer into a bowl.
Step 2
Blend together green gram, green chilli and ginger with some water to smooth paste. Add this to the same bowl. Add salt and mix well. Set aside to ferment for 5-6 hours.
Step 3
Add turmeric powder and asafoetida and mix well.
Step 4
Heat sufficient water in a steamer.
Step 5
Grease idli mould with some oil and spoon in the prepared mixture into its dents. Place the stand in the steamer and steam for 10 minutes. Make more idlis with the remaining batter similarly.
Step 6
Demould and serve hot with green coconut chutney.
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