Soft and Airy South Indian Idli (Stovetop & Instant Pot)
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Soft and Airy South Indian Idli (Stovetop & Instant Pot)
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Savory steamed rice and lentils cakes that can be enjoyed with coconut chutney and sambar
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Idli Batter
- 1½ cups water for steaming idli
- 1 tablespoon ghee or oil
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Instructions
- Start by making the homemade Idli batter using this recipe.
- Grease each compartment of the Idli mold plate well with ghee or oil. Greasing ensures that the idlis do not stick to the mold and come off easily once cooked. Then add 3 to 4 tablespoons of batter in each section. Repeat for all of the plates and then stack them on the rack.
- Add water to the main Instant Pot insert and press saute button to heat the water. Once the water comes to a gentle boil, carefully place the Idli stand in the Instant Pot.
- Close the Instant Pot with the pressure release valve to venting. This is very important as we want to steam the idli and not pressure cook them. Press the steam button and set an external timer for 12 minutes. Once the timer goes off, turn off the Instant Pot, allow five minutes of natural pressure release, and then open the Instant Pot lid.
- Carefully take out the rack using heat-resistant mitts. Separate individual plate and allow them to cool down for a couple of mins on the countertop. Use a butter knife or spoon to gently scoop out the idli. Starting from the outer edges and gently working your way to the center of each mold
- After removing the idli there should not be any dough sticking to the plates. If you see a lot of dough being stuck you may want to wash the plates before proceeding with the next batch of idlis. Note: The leftover batter is also perfect to make crispy Dosa or Uttapam.
- Serve hot Idli with coconut chutney and sambar.
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Notes
- If you do not have an Instant Pot, you can also steam using a stovetop pressure cooker or steamer:
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- Nutrition: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.
- Bring one and a half cups of water to a gentle simmer in the main pot or pressure cooker
- Place the Idli stand inside. Put a non-locking lid on top and cook for 20 minutes on medium-high heat
- Check for the doneness using a toothpick making sure that it comes out clean from the middle of the idli
- Turn the heat off and take out the idli stand after 10 minutes.
- Use the exact proportions of rice and lentils for making the batter. Make sure that your batter is neither too thick nor too thin. My idli batter recipe explains this in detail
- Make sure the idli batter is at room temperature before making idlis. Idlis come out best with freshly fermented batter. If you have refrigerated the batter, make sure to take it out 1 to 2 hours before making the idli
- Remember to add water to the Instant Pot. Allow it to heat up on saute mode as you begin spooning the batter into the mold. Insert the Idli stand in the Instant Pot once the water comes to a gentle boil
- Secure the Instant Pot lid. Make sure to keep the pressure release valve to Venting instead of sealing. Set your external timer for 12 minutes when you start the steam function. Remember Instant Pot countdown time does not work on venting mode.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
340kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
581mg
(24%)
Potassium
87mg
(2%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 581mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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