Quinoa Idli

How to Prepare

1. Rinse quinoa and urad dal separately until the water runs clear.
2. Soak quinoa and urad dal as per pre-processing instructions.
3. Grind urad dal into a smooth batter, adding water as needed (about 10 minutes).
4. Grind quinoa into a slightly coarse batter, adding water as needed (about 8 minutes).
5. Mix both batters together in a large bowl, add salt, and stir well.
6. Cover and let the batter ferment in a warm place for 8-10 hours or until it doubles in volume.
7. Grease idli molds with oil or ghee.
8. Pour the batter into the molds, filling them about 3/4 full.
9. Steam the idlis in an idli steamer for 10-12 minutes on medium heat.
10. Check if idlis are cooked by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean.
11. Remove idlis from molds using a spoon and serve hot with chutney or sambar.