Spinach Idli

Ingredients

Yellow moong Dhal 1/2
Spinach 3/4 cup
Curd 1 cup
Soda a pinch
Salt as per taste
Oil for greasing

For seasoning
Mustard 1 tsp
Asafoetida pinch
Green Chilli 4
Ginger a small piece
Carrot 1 tbsp

Method

1. Soak the moong dhal for 3 hours
2. Chop and blanch the spinach, drain the water and keep aside
3. Wash and grate the carrot, chop green chilli and ginger really fine
4. Combine blanched spinach and dhal together and blend to a smooth paste
5. Transfer to a bowl
6. In a pan heat oil, add mustard once it splutters add asafoetida, green chilli, ginger and fry well on a low flame. Dont make it brown
7. Finally add the grated carrot and saute for 2 mins
8. Add the curds and the seasoning, salt and soda to the spinach and mix well. Add water if needed
9. Grease the idli moulds pour the spinach batter on the mould. Steam for 10 mins