Soaking Time: 8 Hrs / Overnight
Fermentation Time: 6- 8 Hrs
Cooking Time: 10 mins /batch; 2 mins/dosa
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| Saamai Idli & Dosai |
Millets are very nutrient rich grains. These super grains were forgotten for a while and now they are making a coming back. Saamai is known as little millet in English. For those who want to skip rice or need to try an alternative to the regular rice based Idli or dosai, Little millet is sure a healthy choice. This is also an excellent option to feed millets to the kids and toddlers.
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| Saamai (Little Millet) Idly |
Before I try this Idli with Saamai and without any rice, I was bit skeptical about the texture of Idli. Because I never tried Idli without a portion of Idli rice, even with Ragi Idli or any other Idli varieties, I have used some Rice. But to my surprise, the Saamai Idli is super soft and tasty. Only the colour will be little dull but taste wise not much difference. Saamai Dosa is crispy and flavorful.
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| Saamai (Little Millet) Dosai |
Ingredients:
- Saamai/ Little Millet - 2 cups
- Whole white urad dhal - 1/2 cup
- Fenugreek seeds - 2 tsp
- Salt - To taste
- Sesame oil - for making dosa