Bele Idly / Toordal Idly

• Toordal - 1& 1/2 cups (soaked for at least 6 hours, makes 12-14 idlies)
• Onion (one small), cilantro leaves (one handful), green chilies - 2 all of them chopped finely.
• Carrot - 1 grated.
• Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon.
• Salt.

Method:

• Soak toordal for at least 6 hours, by adding little water grind them to coarse paste.
• Then add finely chopped onion, cilantro, chilies, grated carrot and cumin. Add salt and mix well.
• Add more water if required to make it to medium consistency. Batter should not be too thick or too thin.
• Smear little oil on to idly pans, pour the batter and steam for about 15 minutes.
• Allow the pan to cool a little so the idlies come out easily from the pan.
• I like to serve with little bit ghee and coconut chutney. Enjoy!