Pearl millet idli

An active breakfast is one where active food is at play. Active foods are high on antioxidants and their incorporation into your daily diet is highly beneficial. Let's see how peal millet is utilised to make delicious idlis.

Ingredients
200gm pearl millet
200gm white rice
100gm black gram/uzhunnu
Salt, as required

Preparation
Soak pearl millet and white rice together in water for eight hours
Soak black gram for two hours
Grind black gram fine by sprinkling a little water while grinding. Keep aside
Now wet grind millet and rice to a coarse batter
Mix both batters and add salt to it
Allow the batter to ferment for five to six hours
Fill the batter in greased idli moulds and steam-cook for 15 minutes
Serve the idlis with chutney and sambar


(In arrangement with Smartlife)