MUPPARUPPU IDLY FOR VARAMAHAALAKSHMI VRATHAM
Mupparuppu Idly/ trilentil idly is an interesting variation of the customary rice Idlies prepared as neivedhyam for Sri Varamahaalakshmi. They are nutritious and tasty, besides having a lower glycemic index.
Mupparuppu Idly/ trilentil idly is an interesting variation of the customary rice Idlies prepared as neivedhyam for Sri Varamahaalakshmi. They are nutritious and tasty, besides having a lower glycemic index.
INGREDIENTS
Bengal gram dal ( Split )- 1/2 cup
Black gram dal ( Split ) -1/2 cup
Green gram dal ( Split ) - 1/2 cup
Beaten rice - 1 tsp
Fenugreek seeds - 1/2 tsp
TO MAKE THE BATTER
1. Wash and soak all the above ingredients for an hour till the lentils become soft.
2. Grind them together into a slightly coarse and thick batter adding the required amount of water.
3. Blend 1 1/2 tsp of salt , 1 pinch of sugar and 1 tsp of curd into the batter.
4. Allow to ferment overnight.
INGREDIENTS FOR THE GARNISH
Green chillies ( Chopped ) - 1 tsp
Fresh ginger ( Chopped ) - 1 tsp
Fresh coconut ( Chopped ) - 1 tsp
Fresh coriander leaves ( Chopped ) - 1tsp
Fresh coriander leaves ( Chopped ) - 1tsp
Curry leaves ( Chopped ) - 1 tsp
Ghee roasted cashew nuts - a few
TO MAKE THE IDLIES
5. Mix all the chopped ingredients into the batter.
6. Pour ladleful of batter into the greased idly moulds and steam them in the pressure cooker for 15 minutes without using the weight.
7. Allow the steam to subside and ease out the idlies using a knife or a teaspoon.
The idlies will puff up resembling tennis balls. A few of my idlies even developed cracks in the process of puffing up!
Offer the nutritious and flavoursome Mupparuppu Idlies to Sri Varamahaalakshmi and relish the prasaadam with your near and dear ones.
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