Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Foxtail millet (Thenai) idly



Foxtail millet ( Thenai ) is rich in fiber content. This grain is widely used in ancient days. Now-a-days it is rarely used.
Requirements :
 Thenai – 1 cup
Parboiled rice – 1 cup
Urad dhal  - ¼ cup
Raw rice – 1 cup
Fenugreek – ½ tsp

Method :
Soak all together for five hours.
Grind to the consistency of idly batter.
Allow to ferment for eight hours.
Pour a laddle full in idly plates and steam cook for 15 minutes.
Serve with tomato chutney or tomato kulambu.

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5 comments:

  1. VardhiniAugust 25, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Healthy idli.

    Vardhini
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  2. Simona CariniSeptember 3, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    It's sad to read that a healthy food is not used much any more. The idly look nice and tasty. Thank you for contributing to Cooking with seeds.

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    1. Sharanya palanisshamiSeptember 4, 2012 at 7:58 AM

      many dont know about this. soon it will become extinct. it is really sad.

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  3. SwathiSeptember 27, 2012 at 4:42 AM

    Delicious idly sara, Love you version using foxtail millet. Thanks for sharing with Favorite recipes event: Breakfast recipes

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  4. Sharanya palanisshamiSeptember 29, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    thank you swathi

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