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Instant Pot Idli Recipe: Soft & Fluffy

This Instant Pot Idli recipe yields soft and fluffy idlis, perfect for a traditional South Indian breakfast. Serve hot with chutney and sambar.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Fermentation Time 8 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine South Indian
Servings 4 people
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Idli Molds
  • Trivet
  • Grinder

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup idli rice
  • 0.5 cup urad dal (split black gram)
  • 0.5 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • to taste Salt
  • as needed Water

Instructions: 

  • Rinse the idli rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds separately and soak them in water for 4-6 hours.
  • Drain the water and grind the rice, dal, and fenugreek seeds separately to a smooth paste. Mix them together, add salt, and let the batter ferment for 8-10 hours.
  • Grease the idli molds with oil and pour the batter into each mold.
  • Add water to the Instant Pot, place the trivet inside, and stack the idli molds on top of the trivet.
  • Close the lid, set the vent to sealing, and pressure cook on high for 10 minutes.
  • Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
  • Carefully remove the idli molds, let them cool slightly, and then unmold the idlis.
  • Serve hot with chutney and sambar.

Notes:

Ensure the batter is well fermented for soft and fluffy idlis. You can also use a wet grinder for better results.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 0.5gSodium: 590mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 20IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Idli, Instant Pot, South Indian Breakfast
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