Idli & Peanut Dal Chutney

Wash 2 cups of Idli Rice in a bowl, add ¼ cup of Poha to it and soak in water for 4-5 hours. Wash ½ cup of Urad Dal in a bowl, add a pinch of Fenugreek Seeds and soak in water separately for 4-5 hours. Drain and reserve the water. Grind the urad dal, methi seed with some of the reserved water for smooth and fluffy batter. Grind the rice to to a smooth batter. Mix both the batters together in a large bowl, add Salt as needed and mix well. Cover and let the batter ferment for 8-9 hours.

Gently mix the batter. Grease the idli moulds. Pour the batter in the moulds steam the idlis in a pressure cooker for 10-12 mins or until the idlis are done.

Peanut Dal Chutney -  Heat a tsp of Oil in a pan, roast ¼ cup of Peanuts on a low heat for 3-4 minutes. Add few Curry Leaves, ¼ cup of Roasted Chana Dal, ½ tbsp of Sesame Seeds and saute for 2-3 minutes. Allow to cook and grind to smooth paste along with 3-4 Green Chillies, half inch Ginger pieces, Salt to taste and Water as needed. Serve with idlis.