CHANA DAL IDLI / SPLIT BENGAL GRAM IDLI/ THE LENTIL BASED IDLI RECIPE /चना दाल इडली
Chana dal idli is a very light and fluffy idli prepared by fermenting the lentil-rice batter. This idli has chana dal(split Bengal gram) as the main ingredient, so as compared to the original and classic idli which consists of the split urad dal, this one tastes more flavorsome. I make this chana dal idli for a change in the regular routine. This idli is healthier and diabetic friendly as chana dal/split Bengal Gram is highly recommended to cure the same. Apart from it, this dal is protein riched which is healthier and filling so that you don’t feel hungry for hours
Idlis, as everyone is aware that steamed and savory cakes are healthier and lighter on the stomach. This is the best option to kick start the day and easy to carry with various chutneys and the sambhar. This pairing makes one of the best lunch box ideas. This is a pleasure, sharing the step-by-step recipe here.
Prep time – 6 hours (soaking dal+fermentation)
Cook time – 20 minutes
Course – Breakfast/Main
Author – Bharti Dhawan
INGREDIENTS REQUIRED
• Chana Dal/Split Bengal Gram – 1 cup
• Idli rice (Sona Masuri) – 1/4 cup
• Water – As required for washing+soaking+grinding chana dal and rice
• Ginger – 1-inch piece
• Green chillies – 1-2
• Salt – 2 tsp
• Soda bicarb – 1 tsp
• Oil – 2 tsp
STEP BY STEP
1- Firstly, soak chana dal and rice for a minimum of 2 hours
2- Grind chana dal and rice together with little water, ginger and green chillies to a fine paste
3- Transfer the batter to another bowl. Whisk the batter with a wire whisk for 5 minutes so that the air traps nicely. Keep the batter for fermentation for 5 hours or overnight
4- You will notice that the batter has become double in quantity with a light and fluffy consistency
5- Whisk the batter again for 5 minutes with a wire whisk or your hand at your convenience
6- Now add soda bicarb with 1 tsp of water and whisk again for 1 more minute. The batter should be of pouring consistency neither too thick nor runny
7- Pour the batter into the prepared idli moulds and steam for 10 minutes or till perfection
8- Serve the tasty and healthy chana dal idli with green chutney, coconut chutney and sambar
NOTES AND TIPS
- If you don’t like the plain idlis, you can give a temper/tadka of rai and curry leaves to them. Another good option is to serve them with the podi /gun powder
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