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Multi Grain Idli (steamed lentil and rice cakes)

Multi Grain Idli (steamed lentil and rice cakes). A healthy and delicious breakfast, lunch or snack. Vegan, Gluten Free and Oil Free Recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 142 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Lunch
Cuisine: Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

To be soaked:
  • 1/2 cup urad daal (split black gram daal)
  • 1/2 cup brown rice
  • 1/2 cup white rice (I used basmati.. typically should use parboiled rice)
  • 1/4 cup toor daal (split pigeon pea)
  • 1/4 cup chana daal (split Bengal gram)
  • 2 teaspoons methi seeds (Fenugreek seeds)
To be added later:
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 1 dried red chili
  • handful of methi leaves (fresh fenugreek leaves)
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Soak all the to be soaked items overnight (12 hours) .. its quite cold here right now.. so i usually let it be for 12-16 hours.
  2. Drain the water and grind the soaked lentils/grains along with ginger, dried red chili, washed fenugreek leaves and salt(1/2 teaspoon or more) with little water if needed.
  3. If this mixture doesnt look fermented enough, add 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, or keep for another 4-6 hours in a warm place.
  4. Grease Idli stand and mix and pour the batter.
  5. Steam the idlis for 20 mins and let stand for another 10 before removing from idli stand.
  6. Serve with sambhar (Pigeon Pea curry), coconut chutney or any podi (dry chutney)! Serve in breakfast or lunch! There are other lentils or oats and grains, vegetables can be added as well.

Notes

  • Total time does not include 12-16 hours soaking time
  • Nutritional value is based on 1 serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 142kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 52mg (1%) Fiber 3g (12%) Vitamin C 0.5mg (1%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 142

% Daily Value*

Calories 142kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 4g 8%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 52mg 1%
Fiber 3g 12%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.