Idli 

Ingredients:

• Idli Rava 3 cups  (available in Indian stores)  
• Urad daal  1 cup
• Soda bicarb 1/2 tsp
• Salt to taste

Method 

1. Soak the daal in  plenty of water for about 4-6 hours.
2. Grind daal to a very fine paste.
3. Mix both Idli rava and  daal paste.
4. Cover and keep aside for 7-8 hours, undisturbed.
5. When ready to prepare Idlis, add soda bicarb and salt and beat well.
6. Add a little water if necessary.
   The batter should be fairly thick.
7. To make idlis, spoon batter onto an idli stand.
8. Heat water in idli cooker/pressure cooker (without the whistle), and place stand in it.
9. Steam for 8-10 minutes.
10. Insert a clean knife or a skewer, it should come out clean if the idlis are done.
11. Serve hot with Coconut Chutney and Sambhar, or accompany with Vadas