Instructions: Clean, wash and soak rice and dal separately for 6 to 8 hours. Grind rice to a fairly coarse paste. Grind dal well. Mix both batters well and add salt. Allow batter to ferment overnight. Grease idli plates and pour a spoonful of batter into each. Steam till done. Serve hot with Chutney and Sambar.

Makes 25.

Akhileswaran

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