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Foxtail Millet Idli

If you want a millet twist in your idlis, then try this foxtail millet idli. This simple recipe will definitely impress you and your family.

Foxtail Millet Idli

Ingredients

  • 1.0 cup Foxtail Millet
  • 0.5 cup Urad Dal
  • 1.0 tsp Mustard Oil
  • 1.0 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
  • 1.0 tsp Salt

Cooking Steps

  1. Put foxtail millet in a grinder jar, add split skinless black gram, fenugreek seeds and ¾ cup water and grind to a fine paste. Transfer into a large bowl and set aside to ferment for 6-8 hours.
  2. Once fermented, add salt and mix well.
  3. Boil sufficient water in a steamer.
  4. Brush each cavity of the idli moulds with some oil. Pour a ladleful of batter into each cavity and place the moulds in the steamer, cover and steam for 10-12 minutes.
  5. Remove the moulds from the steamer and de-mould the idlis.
  6. Place them on serving plates and serve hot with coconut chutney.