1 cup (150 g) 5 oz Split black gram (urad dal), soaked for 2 hours
1 cup (100 g) 3 1/2 oz Semolina (suji), soaked for 20 minutes
1 tsp (3 g) Fenugreek seeds (methi dana)
2 cups Vermicelli (sevairi), soaked for 20 minutes
Salt to taste
method
1. Drain the split black gram and grind to a fine paste by adding a little water.
2. Drain the semolina and grind with the fenugreek seeds.
3. Mix the two pastes together; add the drained vermicelli and season with salt.
4. Take the idli moulds; pour 1 tbsp of the batter in each mould and steam for 20 minutes.
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