Very healthy steamed food in the whole world. Instead of making regular plain idli, I thought of adding some good healthy stuff to it. I found whole pearl millet in our grocery store immediately I got an idea of making kambu idli and dosai.
Some of the health benefits of pearl millet
- It is beneficial for diabetes
- It is beneficial for heart health
- It helps to reduce weight
- It helps to reduce your cholesterol level
- It reduces cancer risk
- It helps in bone growth development
How to make kambu Idli/ dosa Batter?
Ingredient:
- Par boiled rice – 3 cups
- Pearl millet – 1 cup
- Urad dhal -1cup
- Fenugreek seeds-1 Tblsp
- Salt-as req
Procedure:
Soaking
- soak the washed rice in a separate bowl and dhal with fenugreek seeds in a separate bowl,this will take minimum of 5-6 hrs
Grinding
- First Grind the urad dhal along with fenugreek seeds until the batter gets light and fluffy
- Second grind the rice into two batches(rice and kambu) in order to attain the right consistency
- Once the grinding process is done we have add the salt as req (rock salt is preferable)
- Mix well with your hand (more important). For dosai the batter need not to be too thick.
Fermenting
- Another important process in this kambu idli batter is FERMENTATION. Minimum of 7-8 hrs req for fermenting, the time duration might vary due to climatic conditions.
Steaming
- You can use idli pot/pressure cooker for steaming the kambu idli batter, but make sure when you pressure cook the idli batter, the cooker does not need the weight, steam it for around 8-12mins.
- If you are using idli pot steam it for 10 -15mins
- Use a toothpick/ spoon edge/knife to check the kambu idli is done or not, by simple means of once you insert the toothpick if it comes out clean then your kambu idli is ready to serve
NOTE
- try to use gingelly oil/ghee to grease your idli moulds
- If you are using an old fashioned idli pot (ie using cloth for the moulds) invert the mould on a plate and gently remove from the mould,then sprinkle some water while taking out the idlis from the moulds.
Serving
- You can serve the hot kambu idlis with your favourite chutneys/sambar/idli podi.
