Moong Dal and Spinach Idli Video by Tarla Dalal Video by Tarla Dalal
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
12 Mins
Total Time
22 Mins
Makes
12 idlis
Ingredients
For Moong Dal and Spinach Idli
1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) , soaked for 3 hours and drained
3/4 cup blanched and chopped spinach (palak)
3 green chilli , roughly chopped
1 tbsp fresh low fat curds (dahi)
salt to taste
1/2 tsp fruit salt
1/4 tsp oil for greasing
For Serving
Method
For moong dal and spinach idli
- To make moong dal spinach idli, combine the yellow moong dal , spinach and green chillies and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste without using any water.
- Transfer the mixture into a bowl, add the curds and salt and mix well.
- Just before steaming, add the fruit salt to the batter and pour 2 tsp water over it.
- When the bubbles form, mix gently.
- Grease the idli moulds using oil, put spoonfuls of the batter into idli moulds and steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the idlis are cooked.
- Cool the moong dal spinach idli slightly, demould and serve immediately with sambhar and healthy coconut chutney.
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