brown rice idli

Making brown rice idli involves replacing regular rice with brown rice in the idli batter. Here's a simple recipe to make brown rice idli:

Ingredients:

- 1 cup brown rice

- 1/2 cup urad dal (black gram dal)

- 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi seeds)

- Salt to taste

- Water, as needed

- Oil or ghee for greasing the idli molds

Instructions:

1. Wash and rinse the brown rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds separately. Soak them in water for about 4-6 hours or overnight.

2. After soaking, drain the water from the brown rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds. Grind them into a smooth paste using a wet grinder or blender. Add water gradually as needed to get a smooth consistency. The batter should be thick yet pourable.

3. Transfer the ground batter into a large mixing bowl. Add salt to taste and mix well.

4. Let the batter ferment for about 8-10 hours or overnight. Fermentation helps in making the idlis soft and fluffy.

5. After fermentation, give the batter a gentle stir. If the batter is too thick, you can add a little water to adjust the consistency.

6. Grease the idli molds with oil or ghee to prevent the idlis from sticking. Pour the brown rice idli batter into each mold of the idli stand, filling them almost to the top.

7. Steam the brown rice idlis in a steamer for about 10-12 minutes or until they are cooked through. You can check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of an idli; if it comes out clean, the idlis are ready.

8. Once cooked, remove the brown rice idlis from the steamer and let them cool for a minute or two.

9. Gently remove the idlis from the molds using a spoon or fork and transfer them to a serving plate.

10. Serve the brown rice idlis hot with your choice of chutney, sambar, or a side of your preference.

Brown rice idlis are nutritious, wholesome, and perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. Enjoy your homemade brown rice idlis!