Navratri 2023: Easy Sama Chawal Idli For Fasting Days

By Tanisha Salwan

October 13, 2023

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Ingredients

1 cup Sama Rice ½ cup curd 1 tbsp desiccated Coconut 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp roasted cumin seeds (optional) ½ tsp crushed red chili flakes 2 tbsp chopped Carrots ½ tsp citric acid ½ tsp baking powder Rock salt to taste Oil 

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Step 1

First, rinse sama rice under running water. Now, transfer them to a bowl. Add water and soak them for atleast 2 hours.

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Step 2

Then, drain and transfer sama rice to a food processor. Also add curd, coconut, lemon juice, carrots, and spices.

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Step 3

Blend everything together. Meanwhile, heat water in a steamer pan and grease the idli moulds.

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Step 4

Add citric acid and ENO to the batter and whisk for 2-3 minutes. Transfer the batter into the greased idli moulds.

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Step 5

Transfer the moulds to the steamer pan. Cover the lid, and steam-cook for 6 to 7 minutes.

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Step 6

Do a toothpick test and when done, remove the hot idli moulds from the steamer pan. Let it cool and serve!

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