Goli idli Recipe

           INGREDIENTS 

1½ cup water

½ tsp salt

½ tsp ghee / clarified butter

1½ cup rice flour

for tempering:

2 tsp oil

1 tsp mustard

1 tsp chana dal

1 tsp urad dal

2 tsp sesame

1 dried red chilli

pinch hing

few curry leaves

1 chilli (finely chopped)

1 inch ginger (finely chopped)

2 tbsp coriander (finely chopped)

                INSTRUCTIONS

 

• firstly, in a large kadai take 1½ cup water, ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp ghee.
  

    • get the water to a rolling boil.

• now add 1½ cup rice flour and mix well.

• continue to mix until the water is absorbed well.

• cover and simmer for 2 minutes or until the flour turn moist.

• now transfer the flour into a large mixing bowl.

• with a wet hand start to knead the dough.

• sprinkle hot water if required and knead to a smooth and soft dough.

• now take a very small sized ball and roll.

• place the ball into steamer and steam for 10 minutes.

• after 10 minutes, take the steamed goli idli and keep aside.

• to prepare the tempering, heat 2 tsp oil. splutter 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp chana dal, 1 tsp urad dal, 2 tsp sesame, 1 dried red chilli, pinch hing and few curry leaves.

• splutter the tempering making sure all the spices turn aromatic.

• further, add 1 chilli and 1 inch ginger. saute slightly.

• now add steamed idli and mix gently without breaking the idli.

• cover and simmer for 2 minutes, or until the flavours are absorbed.

• finally, add 2 tbsp coriander and enjoy goli idli with spicy chutney.