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Little Millet Idli
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Little Millet Idli

Little milletTraditionalTamil NaduBreakfastWhole grainVegetarian

Soak 4 h · Prep 20 min · Cook 15 min · Servings not given in the source

Make

Ingredients

  • little millet — 730 g
  • black gram (urad) dal — 250 g
  • fenugreek seeds — 20 g
  • salt (as required)

Method

  1. Soak the little millet and the urad dal (with the fenugreek) in separate bowls for 4 hours.
  2. Drain and grind to a coarse batter.
  3. Add salt, mix evenly and leave it to ferment overnight.
  4. Pour the batter into greased idli plates and steam for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Serve hot with chutney.

Tips

  • Halve all quantities for a family-sized batch; the ratio stays the same.

Adapted from TNAU and DHAN Foundation, small millet products (2016), PDF p. 6 (printed page 2 of 63), written in our own words.