Barnyard Millet Kanchipuram Idli

Barnyard Millet Kanchipuram Idli

About this recipe

“Barnyard Millet Kanchipuram Idli is a soft and wholesome South Indian delicacy made with nutritious barnyard millet and aromatic spices, offering a healthy twist to the traditional Kanchipuram-style idli.”

Barnyard Millet Kanchipuram Idli is a nourishing millet-based version of the classic South Indian idli, prepared using barnyard millet and authentic ingredients. Light, satisfying, and rich in natural fiber, this dish delivers traditional flavor while supporting a balanced lifestyle. Barnyard millet's naturally low glycemic index makes it a suitable choice for diabetics, supports digestive health, helps reduce bad cholesterol, and promotes overall wellness.

Ingredients

  1. 1 cup Barnyard millet
  2. 1/3 cup urad dal (split black gram)
  3. 1/2 tsp. fenugreek seeds
  4. 1 pinch asafoetida
  5. 1/4 tsp. dry ginger powder
  6. 1 tsp. oil to grease the idli moulds
  7. coconut chutney & sambar to serve

Tempering -

  1. 1 & 1/2 tbsp. ghee
  2. 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
  3. 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
  4. 8-10 cashew nuts, broken
  5. 1 tsp. urad dal
  6. 1 tbsp. chana dal
  7. 1 tsp. black peppercorns, coarsely pounded
  8. 1-2 green chilies, chopped
  9. 1 pinch asafoetida
  10. 1 tsp. ginger, grated
  11. 1 sprig curry leaves

Instructions

Step 1

Use The Fresh Start Wellness Cafe's Barnyard Millet Rice (Samak Rice) for this recipe.
Wash the millet, urad dal and fenugreek seeds well and soak in sufficient water overnight or for a minimum of 4 hours. Wash again and rinse.
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Step 2

Grind into a smooth paste & make a batter of pouring consistency. Add salt to taste, dry ginger powder & asafoetida.
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Step 3

Mix well & keep aside to ferment overnight or for a minimum of six hours.
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Step 4

Just before steaming the idlis, heat ghee in a pan & temper with all the mentioned ingredients. Sauté for a minute.
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Step 5

Pour this tempering over the prepared batter. Give it a mix.
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Step 6

Grease the tumblers / small containers & ladle the batter into it.
Fill only 3/4 of the tumbler.
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Step 7

Steam for 12-15 minutes or till a knife inserted into it comes out clean. Set aside to cool for some time. Then demould with the help of a knife dipped in water.
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Step 8

Serve them hot with coconut chutney and sambar for a healthy,
sumptuous breakfast.

References-courtesy cook pad.
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