Name: Healthy Horse Gram Mini Idlis: High-Protein South Indian Breakfast
Prep time: 1080 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1095 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Horse Gram (also known as kollu); 1 cup Millet (any variety); 1 cup Rice (brown); 1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds (methi dana); 1.5 tsp Salt (adjust to taste); 2-3 cup Water (add more as needed for desired batter consistency, for soaking and grinding); Clarified Butter (for greasing the idli steamer)

Healthy Horse Gram Mini Idlis: High-Protein South Indian Breakfast

18 hours 15 minutes

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About Healthy Horse Gram Mini Idlis: High-Protein South Indian Breakfast

Start your day with a nutritious and delicious twist on the classic idli! These mini Horse Gram Idlis are packed with protein and fiber, thanks to a blend of horse gram (also known as kollu), millet, and brown rice. A perfect guilt-free breakfast or light dinner option for health-conscious individuals.

This recipe offers a unique, earthy flavor profile, combining the subtle nuttiness of millet with the distinctive taste of horse gram. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, these mini idlis are a fantastic addition to your healthy eating plan.

Impress your family and friends with this wholesome and flavorful recipe that's both delicious and good for you!

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Recipe Time & More

Prep18

Cook15

Total18 15

Calories78 kcal

Serves

Served AsBreakfast Dinner

Recipe TasteBitter Crunchy Salty

Ingredients

Grains & Legumes

▢ 1 cup Horse Gram also known as kollu
▢ 1 cup Millet any variety
▢ 1 cup Rice brown

Seasoning & Leavening

▢ 1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds methi dana
▢ 1.5 tsp Salt adjust to taste

Other

▢ 2-3 cup Water add more as needed for desired batter consistency, for soaking and grinding
▢ Clarified Butter for greasing the idli steamer

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Instructions

Soaking the Grains

Wash the horse gram and fenugreek seeds thoroughly. Soak them in 1 cup of water for at least 5-6 hours, or preferably overnight.
Wash the millet and brown rice. Soak them separately in 1-2 cups of water for the same duration.

Grinding the Batter

Drain the water from the soaked horse gram and fenugreek seeds. Grind them into a smooth batter using a wet grinder or blender, adding water as needed to achieve a pourable consistency.
Drain the water from the soaked millet and brown rice. Grind these into a separate smooth batter using the same method.

Combining and Fermenting

Combine both batters in a large bowl. Add salt and mix thoroughly. Cover the bowl and let the batter ferment in a warm place for 8-12 hours, or overnight. The batter should increase in volume and become slightly fluffy.

Steaming the Idlis

Lightly grease your mini idli molds with oil or ghee. Pour the fermented batter into the molds, filling them about ¾ full.
Steam the idlis in a preheated idli steamer for 10-15 minutes, or until they are cooked through and easily release from the molds.

Serving

Carefully remove the idlis from the molds using a spoon or spatula. Serve hot with your favorite chutney and sambar.

Recipe Notes

Expert Tips for Perfect Horse Gram Mini Idlis

For a smoother batter, you can strain the ground batter through a fine-mesh sieve.
The fermentation time may vary depending on the ambient temperature. If it's colder, it may take longer.
Don't overfill the idli molds; leave some space for the batter to rise during steaming.
Experiment with different types of millet for varying flavor profiles.