IDLY WITH PEANUT CHUTNEY--RM#2

DAY 4 OF RM # 2


Makes around 40-50 medium size idlis:Serves 6-7 people

INGREDIENTS:

Urad Dal--------------------------1/2 cup of standard US measuring cup

Idli Rava/Cream of Rice---------1 cup of standard US measuring Cup

Methi seeds----------------------1 tsp

Salt------------------------------- to taste

Oil-------------------------------- for greasing molds

DIRECTIONS:

1. Clean and soak urad dal in the afternoon around 11.00am in warm water.

2.Let it soak for minimum 6hours and then Grind it to a fine thick paste.

3.When about to start grinding wash and Soak idli rava for 30 minutes in warm water.

4.See that the urad dal paste is not too thick like vada consistency.

5.Remove water from soaked idli rava and firmly squeeze to drip off the water from the fistful of rava and add to the batter.

6.Mix with hands properly ,over and leave overnight to ferment.

7.Place in a warm place like oven so that the batter gets doubled in volume.Dont worry if it doesnt...Anways the idlis will turn good enough to eat.

8.In the morning , spray or brush the idli trays/molds with oil.Add salt to the idli batter, mix lightly and place required amounts onto the molds.

9.Pour water enough in the idli vessel and let it come to a boil.Place in the trays and steam for 10-15 minutes.

10.Turn off and place the traysets aside for 3-4 mins before scrapping the idlis out. Now the idlis can be easily handled .Place them in hotpack and serve immediately.

INGREDIENTS:

Peanuts/Groundnuts------1/2 cup of standard measuring cup

Onion----------------------1 very small one

Garlic----------------------2 pods

Tamarind pulp------------2-3 tsp

Salt------------------------ to taste

For Tempering:

Dry Red Chillies-------------3

Cumin, Mustard seeds------1/2 tsp

Urad dal----------------------1/2 tsp

Curry leaves------------------few

Oil----------------------------3tbp

DIRECTIONS:

1.Roast the peanuts on medium heat to golden brown color. Cool and rub the skins off.

2.Heat a tbp of oil in a pan. Add onion and garlic and fry till onions are done.

3.Cool them completely and add to the mixer along with the roasted peanuts,some salt,tamarind extract and grind to a very smooth paste adding water as much as u need.But donot add more.

4.Take some more oil and heat in the same pan.Add all the ingredients under tempering and fry.

5.When done add to the chutney transfered to a serving bowl and mix.Serve with any dish.

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