Okra Idli Recipe (Ladyfinger Idli)

Steps

1. 1To begin making the Okra Idli recipe, wash idli rice and urad dal thoroughly with water.
2. 2Soak rice and urad dal in water for about 4 to 5 hours. Soak fenugreek seeds in hot water for about an hour.
3. 3After the soaking time, grind idli rice and fenugreek seeds together without adding water in a mixer grinder.
4. 4Grind urad dhal separately into a fine paste without adding water.
5. 5Combine rice and dal together. Set aside.
6. 6Clean okras and cut them into medium sized pieces. In a mixer, add chopped okras, cumin seeds, and green chilies. Grind them into a fine paste. Add water if required. Ensure that the batter should not have any pieces of okra.
7. 7Combine okra paste and idli batter together and mix them well
8. 8Ensure they should be blended well together.
9. 9Add salt and leave the batter to ferment for about 8 hours or overnight. If you are living in cold place, place the batter in oven for fermentation.
10. 10One could see that the batter has doubled in quantity and raised up after fermentation.
11. 11In theidli steamer, add water and bring it to boil over medium heat.
12. 12Meanwhile, grease the idli moulds with oil/ghee. Mix the batter well and pour the batter into the idli moulds.
13. 13Place the idli plates inside the pot and cook with lid covered for about 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the idli comes out clean.
14. 14Allow the idlis to cool down for a while and then, scrape them out using a spoon from the moulds.
15. 15Serve Okra Idli along with Mixed Vegetable Sambarand South Indian Coconut Chutney for your healthy and delicious breakfast.