Ingredients

Ragi rava ( finger millet//nachni)—1 cup

Urad dhal (uddina belle// black gram)—1 cup

Menthya kaalu ( fenugreek seeds//methi dana)—2 teaspoons

Salt —to taste

Water

Equipment — wet grinder or mixer grinder,idli plates

Wash and soak urad dhal along with menthya kaalu in 3 cups of water for 5 to 6 hours.

Wash ragi rava ,add just enough water to soak and keep it aside ,in a different vessel for 5 to 6 hours.

Next grind the urad dhal along with menthya kaalu adding required amount of water in a grinder into a smooth paste.

Transfer the ground paste to a big container .

Then add the ragi rava,to the batter and mix well.

Cover it with the lid and let it ferment overnight.

Next day batter doubles,mix well adding salt.

Grease the idli plates with oil,pour a laddle full of batter into it.

Place them in the pressure cooker or steamer and steam for 10 to 12 minutes or till done on medium flame .

Turn off the heat.

Take out the idli plates.

Let it cool for 5 minutes.

Serve the healthy idlis with chutney,sambar,butter.