Ragi Idli Recipe | Finger Millet Idli Recipe (Ragi idli dosa batter)

• 1½ cup Rice (Idli Rice)
• ¾ cup Whole White Urad Dal
• 1½ cup Ragi Flour (Finger Millet Flour)
• 2 tsp Salt ( to taste)
• 2 cups Water (as needed)

When Making Idli

• ½ tsp Baking Soda
• 2 tsp Oil (for Greasing Idli Moulds)

1. 1

   Wash and Soak rice and dal separately, Soak them in water separately for 4 to 6 hours.

2. 2

   Once they are soaked, grind them separately by adding little water at a time to a smooth paste. Transfer them to a large container.

3. 3

   Now add in ragi flour and salt. Mix well. Cover and let it ferment overnight.

4. 4

   The next morning, the batter would be risen, fold it well. Add in baking soda and mix well.

5. 5

   Now grease idli moulds and pour ladleful of batter into each mould and place it in a steamer. Steam it for 8 to 10 mins till it is done. Insert a skewer to check.

6. 6

   Remove it and leave it cool for 5 mins, take a spoon, dip it in some water, slide it under the idli, they will just pop out.

7. 7

   Place these idlies in hot case and serve hot with tomato chutney.