Split Green gram and rice idli(moong dal idli)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rice (chawal)
• 1/2 cup green moong dal (split green gram)
• 1/4 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds (optional)
• 1/2 cup grated carrot
• 1/2 cup finely chopped spring onion whites and greens(or onion chopped)
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp fruit salt (Eno)
• cashew 5-6

Recipe:

Soak the rice, moong dal and fenugreek seeds in a deep bowl with enough water for 5 to 6 hours.Drain and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste using little water.Transfer the mixture into a bowl, add the carrots, spring onion whites and greens and salt and mix well.Just before steaming, add the fruit salt to the batter and pour 2 tsp of water over it.When the bubbles form, mix gently.(Place one cashew first) then put a little batter into each greased idli mould and steam in a steamer for 10 minutes or till the idlis are cooked. Cool slightly, demould and serve immediately with nutritious green chutney.The idli is done when a toothpick or a knife inserted in its center comes out clean.