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Rice and Moong Dal Idli is a variant of the most popular South Indian snack, idli, which is traditionally made with rice and urad dal.

The well-tested proportions of rice and green moong dal used in this Rice and Moong Dal Idli recipe result in a pleasant texture, taste and colour, which will be loved by all your family members.

It is a nutritious, protein-rich Rice and Moong Dal Idli, further enhanced with vitamin-rich vegetables. Works well for breakfast or an evening snack.

This is a slightly heavier Rice and Moong Dal Idli because of the presence of green moong dal. You need to oil your idli moulds well, so that the Rice Green Moong Dal Idli comes out clean after steaming. Have a look at our collection of veg steamed recipes.

Serve the Rice and Moong Dal Idli immediately with Sambhar and chutney.

Enjoy how to make Rice and Moong Dal Idli recipe with detailed step by step photos below.

Rice and Moong Dal Idli

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Rice and Moong Dal Idli recipe - How to make Rice and Moong Dal Idli

Soaking Time:  2 hours   Preparation Time:    Fermenting Time:  8 hours   Cooking Time:    Total Time:     28Makes 28 idlis

Ingredients


For Rice and Moong Dal Idli
1/2 cup rice (chawal)
1/2 cup green moong dal (split green gram)
1/4 cup urad dal (split black lentils)
1/4 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
salt to taste
1 tsp fruit salt

For Serving With Rice and Moong Dal Idli
 sambhar
chutney

Method
For rice and moong dal idli
    For rice and moong dal idli
  1. To make rice and moong dal idli, soak the rice and green moong dal in a deep bowl with enough water for 2 hours.
  2. Soak the urad dal and fenugreek seeds in a deep bowl with enough water for 2 hours.
  3. Drain the rice and green moong dal mixture and blend in a mixer using approx. ½ cup of water till smooth.
  4. Drain the urad dal-fenugreek seeds in a mixer using approx. 5 tbsp of water till smooth.
  5. Transfer both the mixtures into a deep bowl, add the salt and mix very well.
  6. Cover with a lid and keep aside to ferment for 8 hours.
  7. Once fermented mix it very well. Add eno and mix the batter lightly.
  8. Put a little batter into each greased idli mould and steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the idlis are cooked.
  9. Repeat step 8 to make the remaning idlis.
  10. Cool the rice and moong dal idli slightly, demould and serve immediately with sambhar and chutney.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per idli
Energy30 cal
Protein1.6 g
Carbohydrates5.7 g
Fiber0.7 g
Fat0.1 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium2 mg
Rice and Moong Dal Idli recipe with step by step photos

Like Rice and Moong Dal Idli
    Like Rice and Moong Dal Idli
  1. Traditionally, Idlis are made using rice and urad dal. Many variations exist to this authentic Rice and Moong Dal Idli recipe and our love for this healthy breakfast recipe can be seen on the different Idli recipes, we have on our website :

For making the rice and green gram idli
    For making the rice and green gram idli
  1. For making the rice and green gram idli, put the rice in a deep bowl.
  2. Put the green moong dal. Green moong dal is high in protein and vitamins & minerals. To learn more about the nutritional benefits check out our detailed article on
  3. Wash it well in water.
  4. Remove the bad water and add new fresh water.
  5. Cover it with a lid and keep aside to soak for 2 hours.
  6. Take a bowl, add the urad dal.
  7. Add the fenugreek seeds.
  8. Wash it well in water.
  9. Remove the bad water and add new fresh water.
  10. Cover it with a lid and keep aside to soak for 2 hours.
  11. Drain the rice- green moong dal mixture by passing through a strainer.
  12. Drain the urad dal-fenugreek by passing through a strainer.
  13. Place the rice and green moong dal in a mixer.
  14. Add ½ cup water.
  15. Blend till smooth.
  16. Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl.
  17. Put the urad dal-fenugreek in a mixer.
  18. Add approx. 5 tbsp of water.
  19. Blend till smooth.
  20. Transfer the mixture into the same bowl as the rice and green moong dal mixture.
  21. Add salt.
  22. Mix it very well.
  23. Cover with a lid and keep aside to ferment for atleast 8 hours.
  24. Once fermented mix it very well.
  25. Put the water to boil in an idli steamer or a pressure cooker. Grease the idli moulds with little oil.
  26. Add 1 tsp fruit salt.
  27. Add a little water.
  28. Mix the batter gently.
  29. Put a little batter into each greased idli mould. Do not over fill with batter as the idlis will puff up after steaming and you do not want to create a mess.
  30. Steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes on a medium flame or till the rice and green gram idlis are cooked.
  31. Cool slightly and demould. For demolding the vegetable moong dal idli easily, apply a little oil to the knife or dip a spoon in water and remove the idli hassle free.
  32. Serve the rice and moong dal idli immediately with sambhar and chutney.
  33. Enjoy fluffy and cottony soft rice and moong dal idli with coconut chutney and sambar.

pro tips to make rice and moong dal idli recipe
    pro tips to make rice and moong dal idli recipe
  1. Soak the rice and moong dal for at least 5-6 hours, or overnight for a smoother batter.
  2. Lightly grease the idli molds with oil to prevent sticking.
  3. The batter should be slightly thick and pour-able. It should not be too thin or too thick.
  4. Do not whisk the batter vigourously after adding fruit salt.

Reviews

Rice and Moong Dal Idli
 on 17 Oct 20 08:07 AM
5

At which point do we add the Eno? Want to try this one. Thanks.
Tarla Dalal
17 Oct 20 09:53 AM
   Just before steaming you can add Eno to the batter if you wish to. Add 1 to 2 tbsp of warm water on it. As soon as bubbles form, mix the batter gently.
Rice and Moong Dal Idli
 on 07 Jun 19 08:30 AM
5

Idly did not come out properly although I soaked overnight and before putting in idly maker added eno but still took so long and even then it didn''t cook from inside
Rice and Moong Dal Idli
 on 07 Jun 19 08:28 AM
5

Rice and Moong Dal Idli
 on 29 May 19 02:43 PM
5

Rice and Moong Dal Idli
 on 02 May 19 10:08 AM
5

Rice and Moong Dal Idli
 on 30 Aug 18 10:19 PM
5

Is this a soft diet for typhoid patient?
Tarla Dalal
31 Aug 18 09:19 AM
   As soft diet for a typhoid patient at first instance should include foods like banana, boiled rice, baked potato, boiled eggs, stewed or baked apple etc. When there is no fever, you can include other fruits and boiled vegetables too. Once you can digest these foods you can move to a recovery diet which an include this rice and moong dal idli to make up for your protein requirement.
Rice and Moong Dal Idli
 on 04 Jul 18 06:58 PM
5

Rice and Moong Dal Idli
 on 21 Feb 18 03:24 PM
5

Love this recipe.. Can i prepare it without using onion..
Tarla Dalal
22 Feb 18 08:34 AM
   Hi, Thank you for your kind words. Yes you can make the recipe without using onions...
Rice and Moong Dal Idli
 on 20 Feb 18 09:08 AM
5

We have to put plain eno? Or any flavor one can work
Tarla Dalal
05 Apr 18 11:36 AM
   Hi Neeta, please use plain eno...
Rice and Moong Dal Idli
 on 19 Feb 18 04:51 PM
5

Hi mam recipe seems to b very healthy n delicious bt can I give dis to my one year baby ? As dees fruit salt in ut
Tarla Dalal
20 Feb 18 09:21 AM
   You can avoid the fruit salt, but the idli might turn a little hard. In this case you need to serve it to your child immediately after cooking. Or use a pinch of fruit salt instead of 1 tsp.
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