Power Idli

Ingredients

• 1 cup split skinless black gram (dhuli urad dal), soaked 
• 1 cup split skinless green gram (dhuli moong dal), soaked
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• ½ teaspoon asafoetida
• 1 teaspoon ginger-green chilli paste
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• Coconut chutney to serve

Method

1. Drain and put split black gram and split green gram into a blender jar. Add sufficient water and blend to a fine paste. Transfer into a large bowl and whisk well. Cover the bowl and set aside in a warm place to ferment for 6-8 hours.
2. Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, ginger-green chilli paste, turmeric powder and salt and mix well. 
3. Heat sufficient water in a steamer, pour the batter into greased idli moulds and steam for 12-15 minutes. Take them off the heat.
4. Dip spoon in water and scoop out the idlis from the mould and arrange them in a serving platter. Serve hot with coconut chutney.