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Idli with coconut chutney

Fluffy steamed rice-and-lentil cakes with fresh coconut chutney.

Time
60min
Steps
4
Idli with coconut chutney, photographed from above

Ingredients

4 servings

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Contains peanuts.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Grind dal fluffy, then rice slightly gritty; mix with salt and ferment overnight in a warm spot until doubled.

    2. 2

      Pour into greased idli molds or small cups and steam 10–12 minutes.

    3. 3

      Blend coconut, chili, chana dal, salt and water; temper with mustard seeds and curry leaves fried in oil.

    4. 4

      Serve idli warm with chutney (and sambar if you like).

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