Mallige idly

Mallige in kannada means the Jasmine flower. the name mallige idly is so apt for these idlis as they are as white and soft as the jasmine flower, yes its spongy too!! This idly has its origin from mysore. so, as my breakfast marathon continuese, enjoy this soft and fluffy idlis for tomorrows breakfast.

Ingredients: 1cup idly rice
                    1/4cup urad dal
                    2 handful of puffed rice
                    a pinch of cooking soda
                    salt to taste

Method: 1)soak puffed rice in water for 5min and squeeze it to drain the water and grind it to
                 form a smooth paste.
              2)soak rice and dal separately for 5-6hours. grind them separately and mix them
                 together along with the puffed rice paste to form a little thin and smooth batter.
                 allow it to ferment. add salt and cooking soda after fermentation and mix well.
              3)grease the moulds in the idly cooker with little oil, pour the batter in each mould,
                 close the lid of the idly cooker and steam it for 15min.
              4)take off the idlis from the cooker and serve hot with sambar and coconut
                 chutney.