Bread Idli Recipe

Time and servings

Prep time	30 min
Cook time	10 min
Total time	40 min
Serves	16 idlis

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Ingredients

• 4 bread slices (white / wholegrain)
• 1 cup idli rava / rice rava
• salt to taste
• 1 cup thick curd (preferably sour)
• 1½ cup water (or as required)
• pinch of baking soda
• oil to grease idli plate

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Instructions

1. firstly, take bread slices and cut the sides. this helps to prepare white idlis.
2. furthermore, grind to smooth powder like bread crumbs.
3. then transfer the bread crumbs to a large mixing bowl.
4. additionally, add a cup of idli rava.
5. also add salt to taste and a cup of thick curd.
6. furthermore, give a good mix.
7. add water as required to prepare idli batter consistency.
8. also add ¼ cup of water above the batter so that it doesn’t dry up. do not worry if your battery is watery, as bread and idli rava will absorb water.
9. rest the batter for 20 -30 minutes.
10. then, give a good mix, add water if required.
11. adjust the consistency to of idli batter.
12. just before steaming add a pinch of baking soda and mix well till it turns frothy.
13. brush the plates with oil and pour the batter immediately into the idli plate. do not rest the batter.
14. as other idlis you have to steam it for 8-10 mins on medium flame. allow it to rest for 5 mins then unmould.
15. serve hot with coconut chutney and sambar.

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Step-by-step

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Notes

• firstly, always add baking soda / eno fruit salt right before steaming.
• in addition, you can add baking soda in batches and steam them if you preparing in large quantity.
• furthermore, you can also prepare the batter before in hand and store in fridge. remember just before steaming add baking soda.
• finally, steam the idlis on medium heat to get the soft idlis.