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# How to Make Soft Idli Recipe

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<Accordion title="Time and servings" icon="clock" defaultOpen={true}>
  |                       |             |
  | --------------------- | ----------- |
  | **Prep time**         | 10 min      |
  | **Cook time**         | 20 min      |
  | **Fermentation Time** | 8 hr        |
  | **Total time**        | 8 hr 30 min |
  | **Serves**            | 6 servings  |
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Nutrition" icon="chart-bar" defaultOpen={true}>
  Per servings.

  | Nutrient      | Amount   |
  | ------------- | -------- |
  | Calories      | 326 kcal |
  | Carbohydrates | 66 g     |
  | Protein       | 12 g     |
  | Fat           | 1 g      |
  | Saturated fat | 1 g      |
  | Sodium        | 780 mg   |
  | Potassium     | 71 mg    |
  | Fiber         | 7 g      |
  | Sugar         | 1 g      |
  | Vitamin A     | 2 IU     |
  | Vitamin C     | 1 mg     |
  | Calcium       | 38 mg    |
  | Iron          | 3 mg     |
</Accordion>

## Ingredients

* 1 cup urad dal
* 2 cup idli rice
* water *(for soaking and grinding)*
* 2 tsp salt

## Instructions

1. firstly, in a large bowl soak 1 cup urad dal for 2 hours.
2. also, soak 2 cup idli rice for hours.
3. after, 1 hour of soaking of urad dal, drain off the water and transfer to the grinder.
4. grind for 45 minutes adding water as required. use urad dal soaked water for grinding, as it helps in fermentation.
5. scrape the sides and grind until the batter turns soft and fluffy.
6. transfer the batter to a large vessel and keep it aside.
7. in the same grinder add soaked rice and grind.
8. grind to a coarse paste adding water as required.
9. transfer the rice batter to the same vessel.
10. mix well making sure everything is well combined. mixing the batter with hand helps to aid fermentation.
11. cover and ferment in a warm place for 8 hours.
12. the batter is well fermented when it has doubled in volume.
13. mix the batter gently, without disturbing the air pockets.
14. add 2 tsp salt and mix gently.
15. grease the idli plate with oil and pour the batter.
16. steam the idli for 10 minutes or until the toothpick inserted comes out clean.
17. finally, enjoy soft idli with chutney and sambar.

## Step-by-step

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, in a large bowl soak 1 cup urad dal for 2 hours.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/how-to-make-soft-idli-recipe-idli-batter-recipe-soft-idli-with-wet-grinder-4.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    also, soak 2 cup idli rice for hours.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/how-to-make-soft-idli-recipe-idli-batter-recipe-soft-idli-with-wet-grinder-4.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    after, 1 hour of soaking of urad dal, drain off the water and transfer to the grinder.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/how-to-make-soft-idli-recipe-idli-batter-recipe-soft-idli-with-wet-grinder-6.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    grind for 45 minutes adding water as required. use urad dal soaked water for grinding, as it helps in fermentation.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/how-to-make-soft-idli-recipe-idli-batter-recipe-soft-idli-with-wet-grinder-10.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    scrape the sides and grind until the batter turns soft and fluffy.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/how-to-make-soft-idli-recipe-idli-batter-recipe-soft-idli-with-wet-grinder-6.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    transfer the batter to a large vessel and keep it aside.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/how-to-make-soft-idli-recipe-idli-batter-recipe-soft-idli-with-wet-grinder-8.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    in the same grinder add soaked rice and grind.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/how-to-make-soft-idli-recipe-idli-batter-recipe-soft-idli-with-wet-grinder-9.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    grind to a coarse paste adding water as required.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/how-to-make-soft-idli-recipe-idli-batter-recipe-soft-idli-with-wet-grinder-11.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    transfer the rice batter to the same vessel.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/how-to-make-soft-idli-recipe-idli-batter-recipe-soft-idli-with-wet-grinder-12.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    mix well making sure everything is well combined. mixing the batter with hand helps to aid fermentation.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/how-to-make-soft-idli-recipe-idli-batter-recipe-soft-idli-with-wet-grinder-13.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cover and ferment in a warm place for 8 hours.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/how-to-make-soft-idli-recipe-idli-batter-recipe-soft-idli-with-wet-grinder-14.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    the batter is well fermented when it has doubled in volume.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/how-to-make-soft-idli-recipe-idli-batter-recipe-soft-idli-with-wet-grinder-15.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    mix the batter gently, without disturbing the air pockets.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/how-to-make-soft-idli-recipe-idli-batter-recipe-soft-idli-with-wet-grinder-16.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add 2 tsp salt and mix gently.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/how-to-make-soft-idli-recipe-idli-batter-recipe-soft-idli-with-wet-grinder-17.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    grease the idli plate with oil and pour the batter.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/how-to-make-soft-idli-recipe-idli-batter-recipe-soft-idli-with-wet-grinder-18.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    steam the idli for 10 minutes or until the toothpick inserted comes out clean.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/how-to-make-soft-idli-recipe-idli-batter-recipe-soft-idli-with-wet-grinder-19.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    finally, enjoy **soft idli** with chutney and sambar.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/how-to-make-soft-idli-recipe-idli-batter-recipe-soft-idli-with-wet-grinder-1-2048x1365.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Video

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## Notes

* firstly, make sure to grind the batter really well, as it helps to make idli soft.

* also, ferment the batter in a warm place to hasten the fermentation process. if you live in a cold climate, then you can warm the oven and place it in it or use an instant pot for fermentation.

* additionally, you can replace rice with idli rava to reduce the preparation time.

* finally, **soft idli recipe** tastes great when served hot.

<Note>
  Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/how-to-make-soft-idli-wet-grinder/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/how-to-make-soft-idli-wet-grinder/)
</Note>