This is a classic idly made with kodo millet rice instead of regular idli rice. Kodo Millet Idlis are a good breakfast along with some chutney or chutney powder. They are filling and tasty.
About Kodo Millet
Kodo is very rich in dietary fibre and protein in addition to all the general millet characteristics (gluten-free, low glycemic index, high fibre, etc). It has a high antioxidant content and it is highly beneficial for diabetes patients.
Kodo Millet is called as Haarka (in Kannada), Arikelu (in Telugu), Varagu (in Tamil) and Kodon (in Hindi)
- Soak Kodo millet rice and urad daal seperately for about 6 hours
- Drain the water and grind the two seperately to a fine paste
- In a deep vessel, pour the two pastes, add salt to taste and mix till the batter becomes homogenous
- Allow the mixture to ferment for about 6 hours (or overnight)
- Pour the batter into the idli moulds and cook in an idli cooker for 7-8 minutes (same timing as normal rice idlies)
- Serve hot with chutney or chutney powder
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