Ingredients:

• 2 cups – Idli rava
• 5 cups – Water
• 2-3 tbsp – Yellow moong dal
• 1 tsp – Cumin seeds
• 3/4 tsp – Black pepper
• 2-3 tbsp – Coconut grated, (Optional)
• 2- Red Chillies
• 3 tsp – Oil
• 1/2 tsp – Mustard Seeds
• 2 tbsp – Peanuts (Optional)
• a few – Curry leaves
• 1/4 tsp Asafoetida
• Salt to taste.

Method:

1. Grind the moong dal, cumin seeds and black pepper in a mixer.
2. Mix with idli rava and keep aside
3. Heat oil In a pan and temper the mustard seeds, asafoetida, peanuts (if adding) and red chillies.
4. Add 5 cups of water to this and then add the salt to it.
5. The ratio of rava and moong dal mixture and water is 1:2.5
6. When the water starts boiling, simmer and add the idli rava and the moong dal mixture.
7. Now add the coconut (if using).
8. Mix well.
9. Cook on a medium flame.
10. Stir well until dry.
11. Let it cool. Then divide it into equal portions.
12. Make round balls or oblong shapes with it.
13. Steam in a greased idli maker for 8- 10 mins.
14. Serve hot with any chutney.
15. Recipe courtesy: Jeyashri’s Kitchen