Idada Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice (soaked for 6-8 hours or overnight)
• 1/4 cup urad dal (split black gram) (soaked for 6-8 hours or overnight)
• 1/4 cup thick yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi) (optional but recommended for flavor and fermentation)
• 1 tablespoon eno fruit salt (or you can use baking soda as an alternative)
• Salt to taste
• Water as required (for grinding to a smooth consistency)
• A few drops of oil (to grease the steaming plate or tray)
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional garnish)
• A pinch of asafoetida (hing) (optional garnish)
• 5-6 curry leaves (optional garnish)
• 1-2 green chilies (finely chopped, for extra spice) (optional garnish)