Kambu Idli ( Pearl Millet Idli)

Kambu Idli (Pearl Millet Idli)

Regular intake of kambu reduces the chances of Gallstones and Breast Cancer.. It also reduces the effect of Wheezing and Asthma in Children..It can be easily digested than whole wheat flour.. So don't use it as only Bird Food.. Here is the tastiest way to include Kambu in our food..

Yields : 25 Idlis

Preparation Time : 15 minutes + Time for Grinding and Fermentation

Ingredients:

Kambu (Pearl Millet)   - 1 cup

Idli Rice                                  - 1 cup

Urad Dal                                 - 1/2 cup

Salt                                          - As Needed

For Seasoning:

Mustard Seeds                        - Few

Urad Dal                                 - Few

Broken Red Chillies               - 1

Chopped Ginger                     - Few

Curry Leaves                          - Few

Coriander Leaves                    - Few

Procedure:

1. Soak kambu, Rice and Urad Dal for atleast 3 hours. Grind it well with salt
2. Let it ferment for 1 whole night.
3. Do the seasoning and add it to the batter.
4. Grease the idli plates.. Pour in batter and cook idli.
5. Serve it with sambar and chutney of your choice. I am serving it with Mint-Tomato Chutney and Peanut Chutney.