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Mini Chana Dal Idli

Steamed, bite-sized idlis made with a mixture of chana dal and rice, offering a compact, nutritious, and flavorful twist on traditional South Indian idlis. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Mini Chana Dal Idli - SK Khazana

Main Ingredients Split Bengal grams (chana dal), Rice
Cuisine South Indian
Course Snacks and Starters
Prep Time 15-20 hour
Cook time 11-15 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Mild
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Veg

Ingredients 

  • 1½ cups split Bengal grams (chana dal) soaked for 8 hours
  • 1 cup rice soaked for 8 hours
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for greasing
  • Coconut chutney to serve

Method

  1. Drain and grind split Bengal gram with little water to a smooth batter. Transfer into a bowl.
  2. Drain and grind rice with little water to a smooth batter. Transfer into the same bowl and mix well with your hand. Set aside to ferment for 7-8 hours.
  3. Add ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder and salt mix well. Heat sufficient water in a steamer.
  4. Apply oil to mini idli tray. Pour batter into the dents with a spoon. Place the idli tray in the steamer and steam for 8-10 minutes.
  5. Remove the tray from the steamer, let it cool slightly before removing the idlis.
  6. Serve the idlis warm with coconut chutney.
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