Idli in Instant Pot – A Quick and Easy Guide
Idli is a popular South Indian breakfast made of steamed rice and lentil cakes. It is an incredibly nutritious, and often vegan meal. If you’re looking for an easy and quick way to make Idli in an instant pot, then look no further. In this guide, we’ll explain how to make your own Idli in no time at all!
Ingredients
Cooking Idli in an Instant Pot is incredibly simple and only requires a few ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Urad Dal (skinned and split black lentils)
- 1.5 cups of uncooked Basmati Rice (rinsed)
- 3 cups of Water
Instructions
Once you’ve gathered the ingredients, making your own Idli is incredibly easy. All you have to do is follow these simple instructions:
- Soak the Urad Dal and Rice in separate bowls for 12 hours.
- Drain the lentils, and then grind them in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- Put the Urad Dal mixture, Rice, and Water into the Instant Pot and close the lid
- Set the Instant Pot to “Pressure Cook” for 20 minutes.
- Once the cooking is done, let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then open the lid.
- Place the mixture into an Idli Maker and steam for 10-15 minutes.
- Enjoy your delicious Idli!
Tips
- Feel free to mix in other ingredients, like peas, chopped onions, and carrots for added flavor!
- For a healthier option, replace some of the water with coconut milk.
And there you have it! Making Idli in an Instant Pot is incredibly quick and easy. With just a few ingredients and a few simple instructions, you can have your very own delicious Idli in no time. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try!
