Black Rice Idli

 

              Idlis are healthy steamed South Indian breakfast which is very popular in Indian restaurants worldwide. They are anytime welcome with some coconut chutney and sambar for a wholesome meal. Nutritious, wholesome and a perfect meal in itself, it is prepared from fermented rice-lentil mix. However, give it a healthy twist by substituting white rice with fibre rich black rice. 

               So start your day with some yummy Black Rice Idlis, accompanied with coconut chutney and sambar. This wonder rice is both diabetic and heart friendly. It is a great substitute to normal white rice and has a lot of health benefits and antioxidants. 

              Do try these amazing and wholesome idlis and introduce something new to your family. Besides breakfast, they can also be served for brunch, lunch / dinner or packed for a lunch box meal. So check out a quick step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this comfort meal. 

       

           Black rice, also know as forbidden rice is widely found in the North Eastern states of India where it is very popular. It is also found in other countries like Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand. 

          This forbidden rice has numerous health benefits as it has a good amount of anti oxidants, proteins, fibers and is low in calories. 

          It is good for the prevention of obesity and diabetes. Black rice is nutty in taste and texture with a very unique flavour. 

          You can prepare many healthy and interesting recipes with this wonder rice. Apart from dosa, idli, paniyaram and uthapam also can be made. 

• 1 cup black rice
• 1/3 cup urad dal (black lentil)
• 1/2 tsp. fenugreek seeds
• salt to taste
• water as required
• oil to grease the idli moulds

            Wash well, rinse & soak black rice, urad dal and fenugreek seeds in sufficient water overnight. 

             Blend to a smooth paste by adding required quantity of water. The batter should be of pouring consistency. Add salt to taste and ferment it for 6-8 hours.

             Mix the batter well and adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed. Spoon a ladleful of the batter into greased idli moulds. Steam in a pressure cooker (without the vent) or steamer for 15-20 minutes.

             When it slightly cools down, demould them and serve with coconut chutney and sambar for a wholesome meal. 

                          Take 1 cup black rice, 1/3 cup urad dal & 1/2 tsp. fenugreek seeds.

                                  Wash well, rinse & soak in sufficient water overnight. 

                           Blend to a smooth paste by adding required quantity of water. Add 

                           salt to taste and ferment it for 6-8 hours.

                                  After fermentation.

                        Mix the batter well & spoon a ladleful of it into greased idli moulds.

                                  Steam for 15-20 minutes or till done. 

                              Serve with coconut chutney and sambar for a wholesome meal.