<strong>How to add fenugreek seeds to idli batter </strong>

How to add fenugreek seeds to idli batter

Fenugreek seeds don’t always grind smoothly despite hours of soaking.  Here are 4 different ways to add them to idli batter. One method works superbly each time!

<strong> Why do we use only urad dal (black gram) for idlis? </strong>

Why do we use only urad dal (black gram) for idlis?

Have you ever wondered why we only use urad dal to make idlis? Why not use other pulses? It is because urad dal (black gram or black lentil) has some specific properties that other pulses don’t have.

<strong> How long to soak rice and urad dal for idlis? </strong>

How long to soak rice and urad dal for idlis?

Some idli recipes ask to soak rice and dal for at least 4 hours. Others say not to soak beyond 2 hours. And yet other suggest an overnight soak. Does the soaking duration really matter?