The softness if idlis should remain intact whether they are fresh out of the cooker or at the room temperature. Here are 5 tips and tricks to make the perfectly soft, spongy and yummy idlis.
Type of rice and dal
Fluffy idlis can be achieved by using parboiled rice, which is also known as ukda chawal. When it comes to dal, whole or split black gram is mostly used.
Soak separately
Soaking the rice and dal separately may yield better results since rice and dal need different quantities of water to turn soft and fluff up.
Fenugreek seeds
Soaking some fenugreek seeds in water until they rise is a tip that some people swear by. Soaked fenugreek seeds can significantly improve the texture of idli batter.
Baking Soda
Another tip that seems to work for fluffy idlis is that one should always add baking soda just before steaming the idli.