Horse gram / Kollu is one of my favorite lentils and I used it make idlis.Though I made this eons ago,its being posted just today.The idlis were fluffy and since they looked different from the regular idlis,it was a hit.
All you need is some freshly ground idli batter and horsegram.[If the batter is very sour,the idli’s don’t taste good.].A little preparation work and you are rewarded with a healthy idli.
I used:
Idli Batter – 5 cups,fresh.
Horse gram / Kollu – 3/4th cup
- Roast the horsegram in a pan and pressure cook with enough water till soft and mushy.Horse gram take a little longer to cook.You can also soak it for 8 hours and then pressure cook it.
- Drain the water[and add it to soups,gravies,rasam, etc] and grind the horsegram to a paste.Add a little water if needed but it should not get watery.
- Add this paste to the idli batter and mix well.
- Check for salt and add if needed,adjust the consistency by adding water.
- Grease idli moulds pour ladle full of batter into each mould and steam for 15 minutes or till its done.
Serve hot with a chutney of your choice.
Sending this to Satya’s Twist the traditional with the theme Idli’s
Here are some other Idli varieties
The regular Idli
Rawa Idli
Wheat Rawa Idli
Vegetable Oats Rawa Idli
Oats Idli
Ways to use up leftover Idli
For more recipes with horsegram click here
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Wat a healthy idlies, looks super soft..
This looks lovely…so healthy…
Reva
Kollu idli is new to me… But looks healthy and soft!
So many variations and this sounds delicious!
Very different.. Interesting
Great recipe!! Love the idli!!
delicious looking idly
hey nice variation..never used horse gram
So interesting PJ..never made idlies with kollu..thanks
Very healthy idli dear.. and the chutney looks wonderful and yummy.. wanna lick some 😛
Those look awesome pj, why don't you send them to my event Twist the Traditional with the theme being Idli
Lovely idli's..very healthy too dear..
I'd have never thought of idlies with horsegram! Gotta try this. Looks good, PJ.
Wow that looks very healthy! Good for my breakfast!
I really love how u used something so different in making idlis…too good!
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Very healthy Choice PJ!!!
this idly looks so soft and healthy…..i never ever tried this kind of idly…..new idea..good one..