Idli Rava | How to make Idli Rava - by foodogger

IDLI  RAVA 

The method of making Andhra idli is similar to that of making idli with parboiled rice. Soak lentils and then grind them. Add the soaked rava to the urad dal batter. Add salt and then ferment.

As I have mentioned above, I always grind rice rava as this method Helps in giving a smooth texture to the idlis. but you can also just add the soaked & strained rice rava to the urad dal batter. The texture, in this case, would be different, but still, you will have soft idlis.

Ingredients:-

1. 1 cup urad dal
2. 2 cup idli rava / rice rava / cream of rice
3. 1 tsp salt
4. oil to grease

Instructions:-

1. firstly, in a large bowl soak 1 cup urad dal for 4 hours.
2. drain off the water and transfer to blender or grinder.
3. blend to smooth and fluffy batter adding water as required.
4. transfer the batter to a large bowl. keep aside.
5. now in another bowl take 2 cups of idli rava.
6. rinse the idli rava with enough water and drain off the water.
7. repeat this 2 or 3 times or till the water runs clear.
8. squeeze off water from idli rava and add to urad dal batter.
9. mix well making sure rava and urad dal are combined well.

10. now cover and rest in a warm place for 8-10 hours or till the batter ferments and doubles.
11. after 8 hours, batter doubles indicating well fermented with air pockets present.
12. add 1 tsp salt to the batter and mix gently without disturbing the air pockets.
13. scoop the batter into an idli plate greased with oil.
place in steamer and steam for 10 minutes on medium flame or till a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
14. finally, soft idli recipes are ready to serve along with chutney and sambar.