Brown Rice Steamed Cake

Ingredients

• 120 g brown rice, soaked
• 40 g urad dal, soaked
• 1 green chilli, chopped
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida
• 1 tsp oil for greasing
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 80 ml water for grinding

Preparation

1. Drain soaked rice and dal; grind with water, chilli, salt to a thick batter.
2. Rest batter 20 minutes; stir in cumin and coriander.
3. Grease small moulds or idli plates lightly with oil.
4. Pour batter, sprinkle asafoetida, steam 12–15 minutes until firm.
5. Cool slightly, unmould.
6. Serve warm as one moderate portion.