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Leftover Rice Idli

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Leftover Rice Idli: Delicious, Eco-Friendly, And Super Easy To Make
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Leftover Rice Idli
: Delicious, Eco-Friendly, And Super Easy To Make

38 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
6
Ingredients
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Do you have leftover rice lying around? Don’t throw it away. It can be turned into soft, fluffy idlis. This simple, no-hassle recipe not only saves you time but also helps cut down on food wastage. It’s ideal for breakfast, a snack, or even a light meal. So, let’s get cooking and turn what you already have in your fridge into something magical.

Ingredients

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1 ½ cupsLeftover cooked rice
1 cupRava/Semolina
1 cupPlain curd/yoghurt
½ tspSalt
1 cupWater (adjust to consistency)
½ tspEno fruit salt

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Make the rice batter

  • In a blender, add the leftover rice and water.

  • Blend these to a smooth paste. Once done, transfer the rice batter to a large bowl and keep it aside.

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Dry roast semolina

  • In a pan, dry roast the semolina on low heat. Roast until the semolina produces a nice aroma.

  • Let this cool completely at room temperature.

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Mixing the batter

  • Transfer the roasted semolina to the bowl with the rice batter.

  • Now, add the curd, salt, and combine everything well.

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Rest the Batter

  • Cover the batter and let it rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes. This helps with the fermentation and gives you fluffy idlis.

Description - Step 5

Step 5: Steaming the Idlis

  • Before steaming, add the Eno fruit salt to the batter and mix gently.

  • Grease the idli tray molds lightly with oil and pour the batter into the greased molds.

  • Cover and steam the idlis for about 10-12 minutes.

  • Check the idlis by inserting a toothpick. If it’s cooked, then the toothpick should come out clean.

  • Spoon out the idlis from the mold and serve them with your favourite chutney or sambar.

Step 1
Step 1: Make the rice batter
3 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Dry roast semolina
5 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Mixing the batter
5 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Rest the Batter
10 Minutes
Step 5
Step 5: Steaming the Idlis
15 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Serve the idlis stacked on a plate lined with a banana leaf for a traditional flair.

 

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Pairing Instructions

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These fluffy idlis are best enjoyed with coconut chutney and sambar.

 

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Garnishing Instructions

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For a touch of freshness, sprinkle some freshly grated coconut or finely chopped coriander leaves on top.

 

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