MAKING OF AN IDLI WITHOUT IDLISTAND IN PRESSURE COOKER

INGREDIENTS:

Urad dal (minapappu) : 1 cup

Idli rawa : 2.5 cup
Fenugreek seeds : 1/8 tspoon
Salt : as required (approx. 1 tspoon)

Prepare the idly batter as per our other post plain idly

• In a pressure cooker(steel/aluminium);add 1/2 glass of water & keep a stand as shown in the figure.

• Take a bowl ; grease with oil, fill half of the portion with the batter,keep it on stand and close the lid without weight.

• When you observe steam coming from the cooker; reduce the flame,&cook for 5 min.(the time depends upon the thickness of the batter).
• Now open the lid, touch with finger& observe that the batter does not stick & confirm by inserting a tooth pick that it comes out clean.

• Then divide the idli with a spatula and take out along the groove.
• idli is ready for you.....

NOTE:

Water should be enough only for developing steam; better dont add more water.)