Idli/dosa batter

Soft fluffy idlis/dosas 

Rice – 4 cups

Whole Urad Dal - 1  cup 

Salt to taste 

Water as needed


Soak your rice and dal separately for 5-6 hours.

In a blender or wet grinder take your dal first and start grinding it. Add some water to help grinding. Grind till it is smooth.Remove this in a big air container and set aside.

Add rice in the same blender and start grinding. Add some water to help grinding. Grind till it is smooth and soft. Remove this in the same container where the dal batter is kept in.

Add some salt in the batter and start mixing with your hands. Make sure you mix this completely. Cover the container with a lid and leave it for 8-10 hours to ferment. Once the batter is fermented mix it completely with a ladle. Refrigerate the batter.

While you are ready to make dosa or idli. Mix the batter once again and you could add some more water if you need and make your favorite dish. You can use this to make the perfect idli and dosa.




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