Jau Idli recipe

In a large bowl, soak black gram dal, for 5-6hours. Drain off the water and blend to smooth paste adding water as required. Now in another bowl take parboiled rice, fenugreek seeds. Rinse with water and soak it separately. Drain off the water and blend to smooth paste adding water as required. Wash and soak barley separately. Put it now in the blender and make a smooth paste. Mix all the batters and add salt.

Now cover and rest in a warm place for 8-10 hours or till the batter ferments and doubles. After 8 hours, the batter doubles indicating well fermented with air pockets present. Add grated carrots and, salt to the batter and mix gently without disturbing the air pockets.

Scoop the batter into an idli plate. Place in steamer and steam for 15 minutes on medium flame or till a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Finally, soft idlis are ready to serve along with chutney and sambar.