With the help of this 2-in-1 Idli Dosa Batter Recipe, you can prepare soft and spongy idli and also crispy and crunchy Dosa in just a few minutes. Idli and Dosa are two of the most delicious, healthy, and favorite dishes of every Indian, especially in the South. This batter for Idli and Dosa is made with Rice and Lentil. This homemade batter is always better than the readymade batter that is available in stores as it is natural, free of any preservatives, and completely healthy.
The preparation of Idli batter or Dosa batter takes a little time but is worth it as you can just make it once and then you can store it and use it for a week. Try to make this mixture today and then make the soft and fluffy Idli and crispy Dosa. Also, try my other South Indian Dishes such as Appe, Medu Vada, Peanut Coconut Chutney, and Sambar.
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Idli Dosa Batter Recipe Video
Idli Dosa Batter Ingredients
- 1 cup Urad Dal
- 3 cups of Rice – You can use medium-grain Rice such as Sona Masoori or Idli Rice.
- 1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
- Water as Required
How To Make Idli Dosa Batter (Step-by-Step)
1. To make the perfect batter at home, we will take 1 cup of Urad Dal. Add it to a large mixing bowl.
2. Add 3 cups of Rice. As per my observation, the ratio of Dal to Rice at 1:3 is perfect for making the batter.
3. Wash it properly 3-4 times.
4. Add 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds.
5. Add water as required. Cover with a lid and keep it aside for 4 hours.
6. The Rice and Dal have soaked in water. Now drain the excess water.
7. Add the mixture to a grinding jar and a little water. Add the mixture in batches to grind it well.
8. Check the consistency of the mixture. It is not too thick and not too runny. We need a batter with flowing consistency. We will add water to it later.
9. Similarly, grind the mixture and add the batter to a mixing bowl. Also, clean the leftover batter in the grinder with a little water and add it to the bowl. You can see the perfect flowing consistency.
10. Close the lid and keep it aside for 8 hours to let it ferment. Please don’t keep it under an AC or in the Fridge. It should be kept at the warm room temperature.
11. The batter has fermented and is ready to make your favorite South Indian dishes.
It can also be kept in the refrigerator and used for a week. Just take the amount that you need to make the Idli or Dosa and keep the rest.
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2-in-1 Idli Dosa Batter Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Urad Dal
- 3 cup Rice
- 1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
- Water as Required
Instructions
- To make the perfect Idli-Dosa Batter at home, we will take 1 cup of Urad Dal. Add it to a large mixing bowl.
- Add 3 cups of Rice. The ratio of Dal to Rice at 1:3 is perfect for making the batter.
- Wash it properly 3-4 times.
- Add 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds.
- Add water as required. Cover with a lid and keep it aside for 4 hours.
- The Rice and Dal have soaked in water. Now drain the excess water.
- Add the mixture to a grinding jar and a little water. Add the mixture in batches to grind it well.
- Check the consistency of the mixture. It is thick and not runny. We will add water to it later.
- Similarly, grind the mixture and add the batter to a mixing bowl. Also, clean the leftover batter in the grinder with a little water and add it to the bowl.
- Close the lid and keep it aside for 8 hours to let it ferment. Please don’t keep it under an AC or in the Fridge. It should be kept at the warm room temperature. The batter has fermented and is ready to make Idli & Dosa. It can also be kept in the refrigerator and used for a week.
