Tricolor Idli recipe - How to make Tricolor Idli
For the Idli Batter- Wash and soak the rice and urad dal in lukewarm water for 2 to 3 hours.
- Drain, wash and grind to a smooth paste.
- Cover and keep aside overnight to ferment.
For the Topping- Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan and saute the grated carrot. Add red chilli powder and salt. Keep aside.
- Grind the green peas and green chillies together to make a coarse mixture.
- Heat 1tsp oil in a pan and saute the green peas mixture. Add salt to taste and keep aside.
How to proceed- Add tha salt to the Idli batter and mix well.
- Put spoonfuls of the batter into greased idli moulds.
- Cover each idli with the topping to form a tricolour. Carrots for orange, cheese for white and green peas for green. Place these with light hands on the idlis.
- Steam for 15 minutes.
- Serve hot with Sambhar or chutney of your choice.