Healthy Red Rice Idli Recipe

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Instructions:

1. Soaking:
– Soak the urad dal, millet, and red rice separately for at least 4-6 hours.
– Soak the methi seeds with the urad dal for better fermentation.

2. Grinding:
– Grind the urad dal and methi seeds to a smooth batter.
– Grind the millet and red rice coarsely. The texture should be slightly grainy to make fluffy idlis.

3. Mixing:
– Mix all the batters together in a large bowl.
– Add 4 tsp of oil and salt to taste.
– Stir the batter vigorously with your hand for about 2 minutes until it becomes slightly light and airy.

4. Fermentation:
– Allow the batter to ferment overnight (or 8-10 hours) in a warm place. The batter will rise and double in volume.

5. Steaming:
– Pour the fermented batter into greased idli molds.
– Steam in an idli steamer or a large pot with a steamer basket for 10-15 minutes until they are cooked through.
– Check doneness with a toothpick or knife; it should come out clean.

Health Benefits:

1. High in Fiber: Red rice and millet are both rich in dietary fiber, which aids in digestion and helps maintain blood sugar levels.
2. Rich in Protein: Urad dal adds a good amount of plant-based protein, essential for muscle repair and growth.
3. Low Glycemic Index: Red rice and millet have a low to moderate glycemic index, beneficial for diabetics.
4. Heart Health: Methi (fenugreek) seeds can help lower cholesterol levels, enhancing cardiovascular health.
5. Iron and Minerals: Red rice and millet are excellent sources of iron and essential minerals like magnesium and phosphorus.

Enjoy these nutritious idlis with chutney or sambhar for a wholesome meal!

Ingredients

1 bowl urad dal (split black gram)
1 1/2 bowl any millet (e.g., finger millet or pearl millet)
- 1 1/2 bowl red rice
1 tsp methi (fenugreek) seeds
2 to 3 tsp oil
Salt to taste