Horsegram Idli Recipe - Kulith or Kollu Idli
Horsegram idli / Kollu idli is a traditional Konkani breakfast recipe. A twist ot the usual idli batter of rice and urad dal with the addition of horse gram. The three grains are soaked, ground and mixed together and allow to ferment. This fermentation process give it the fluffy texture. It is good to include horsegram in our diet often and this idli is a perfect way to include it.
Ingredients
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1 cup Horse Gram Dal (Kollu/ Kulith)
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soaked
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3 cups Idli Rice
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soaked
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1 cup White Urad Dal (Whole)
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soaked
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1 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)
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soaked along with urad dal
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Salt
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as required
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making Horsegram or Kollu Idli, wash and soak the horse gram, urad dal and idli rice separately for about 5-6 hours
Step 2
Add Fenugreek seeds to the soaked rice around an hour before grinding
Step 3
Drain the horsegram from water and grind into thick and smooth batter
Step 4
Transfer it into large vessel
Step 5
Now drain rice and grind into a smooth paste
Step 6
Add it to the kollu batter
Step 7
Lastly, grind the urad dal to the grinder and grind it into a smooth and fluffy batter
Step 8
Add it to the kolu and rice batter along with salt
Step 9
Mix well using hands and keep it at room temperature for about 6-8 hours to ferment
Step 10
After fermentation, add required water to adjust the consistency to that of an idli batter
Step 11
Pour the batter into greased idli plate with ladle and place inside idli cooker
Step 12
Steam for about 10 minutes
Step 13
To check if the Idli is cooked, you can insert a toothpick or a fork and if it comes out clean, it means the idli is cooked
Step 14
If not, steam it for a few minutes
Step 15
Remove from the idli plate and serve
Step 16
Serve Horse Gram Idli with Coconut Chutney or Tomato Chutney along with a cup of Hot Kumbakonam filter coffee