Split Green Moong Dal Idli | No Rice Idli
Split Green Moong Dal Idli, a healthier twist on classic idli. No rice, just lentils for a protein-rich, gluten-free, low-carb treat. Great for breakfast!
Servings: 60 Idli
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Urad Dal
- 3 cup Split Green Moong Dal
- Salt (Around 4-5 teaspoon)
- 1-2 tbsp Oil (For greasing Idli Moulds)
Instructions
Idli Batter
- Wash the Dal's nicely 3-4 times until the water runs clear.3 cup Split Green Moong Dal, 1 Cup Urad Dal
- Soak them in enough water (Double the quantity) for 4-5 hours.
- Drain the water and give the dal a good rinse again.
- Traditionally people use to use the same water and not discard it.
- I discard the water to remove traces of pesticides if at all.
- Grind the dal's to a fine consistency.
- Pour the batter in a large container/pot, as the batter needs space to ferment.
- Add Salt and mix it nicely in circular motion, for 2-3 minutes.Salt
- Keep it in a warm location for 8-9 hours, preferably overnight in a warm location.
- The next morning the batter is well fermented.
- If you are struggling to get your batter fermented, follow this tips and tricks.
Preparing of the Green Split Moong Dal Idli's
- Fill a large pot Fill pot with water, or your Idli pot with water.
- Make sure that the base of idli stand is well above the water level when kept inside it.
- Keep the water to boil.
- In the mean time grease the Idli Stand with little oil (just rub it with your fingers). I use just a drop of oil for each.1-2 tbsp Oil
- If you have not added salt, add salt in the batter.
- Adjust the consistency of the batter if required. Idli batter is of dropping consistency but not runny.
- With the help of a spoon fill the moulds of the Idli Stand.
- Once the water starts boiling, immerse the Idli stand in it, and close the lid.
- Cook the idli's for a minimum of 10-12 minutes.
- Idlis should be done.
- To test prick a knife or a toothpick, it should come out clean. If not let it cook for another 4-5 mins.
- Remove it from the pot, and separate each of the stand layers, and let it cool for minute.
- Remove them with the help of a spoon, they come out easily.
- Yummy Green Split Moong Dal Idli's are ready.
- Enjoy it with Coconut Corainder Chutney and Sambar.
Notes
- 1 Cup = 235 ml, 1 tablespoon= 15 ml, 1 teaspoon = 5 ml
- Any size cup can be used. Just use the same ratio of lentils.
- For people in cold climate or facing issues with fermenting the batter, check out my detail post here on how to Successfully Ferment the Batter in Cold Climate
