Method
- Wash and soak the rice along with barley for 3 to 4 hrs.
- Wash and soak the urad dal for 3 to 4 hrs.
- First grind urad dal along with fenugreek.
- While grinding keep sprinkling water at regular intervals.
- The consistency of the batter should be very soft and fluffy.
- Remove the batter from the grinder and keep it aside.
- Now grind the rice with barley to a smooth paste.
- Mix both the batters along with salt, cover and keep aside overnight to ferment for 10-12 hrs.
- Next day the batter would have raised 2 inches high with tiny bubbles.
- Pour a laddleful of batter in idli tray and steam cook for 10 -15 mins.
- Soft and healthy barley idli is ready to be served.
- Serve hot with a chutney of your choice or with sambar and enjoy.
Note: Don`t remove the idlis immediately , from the moulds, wait for a few minutes and then scoop out.
Courtesy: Veggie Paradise