Idli Mixture (Steamed savory cake)

Idli Mixture

A steamed idli-like batter made from rice flour and maida with spices and curd, rested then steamed on medium heat.

Ingredients

• 3 bowls rice flour
• 1 kg maida (refined flour) (or mixed/joined flour (as written))
• garlic paste
• salt
• turmeric (haldi)
• hing (asafoetida)
• 2 tsp sugar
• 2 tsp curd (yogurt)
• oil (a little, as required; plus for greasing)
• water (as needed for batter)

Instructions

1. Mix maida and all spices into the flour.
2. Mix in the curd.
3. Add water as needed to make a batter.
4. Cover and rest the batter.
5. Grease a plate and pour in the batter.
6. Steam on medium heat until cooked.
7. Remove and let cool slightly before serving.