<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?

<strong> What is the best ratio for soft idlis? </strong>

What is the best ratio for soft idlis?

The classic idli is a simple dish with just four ingredients – idli rice, urad dal (back gram), water and salt. But the key to getting perfectly spongy idlis lies mainly in the ratio…