SURAIKKAI IDLI

SURAIKKAI IDLI:

Ingredients:

Rice flakes (Aval)-2 handfuls

Green chillies-2

Cumin seeds-1sp

Shredded coconut-11/2 cups

Rice rawa-11/2 cups

Shredded suraikkai [bottle gourd]-4 cups

Pepper powder-1sp

Chopped coriander leaves-2tbsp

Salt to taste

Method:

Wash the aval[poha] and grind it with green chillies , cumin seeds and coconut coarsely.

Dry roast the rice rawa for a few minutes on a slow fire and then allow it to cool. Mix all these with the shredded suraikkai [bottle gourd], pepper powder,  salt and coriander leaves.

 Keep this batter covered for three hours and then steam idlies as usual.