Mallige Idli is one of the idli recipes which is very popular on the South Indian menu. This lip-smacking idli is made with rice, urad dal and other commonly available ingredients. Commonly known as ”Kushboo Idlis”, this scrumptious recipe will definitely be a treat for your taste buds. If you are an idli lover, then you must try out this recipe.

Ingredients
- 1 cup urad dal
- 1 cup poha/flattened rice
- 2 cup idli rice
- water (for soaking)
- salt to taste
- oil
Method
- Soak urad dal and poha. In another bowl soak idli rice for 5 hours adding enough water.
- Drain water. Grind urad dal and poha into a smooth and fluffy batter adding water as required.
- Transfer urad dal batter to a large bowl.
- Further grind idli rice (drain off the water completely) to a slightly coarse paste.
- Transfer the rice batter to the same bowl and mix well. Cover and keep the batter for 8-10 hours or till the batter ferments.
- Once the batter ferments, add salt to the batter and mix well.
- Grease idli plate with oil. Scoop the batter on to the greased plate.
- Steam for 5-7 minutes on medium flame.
- Serve mallige idli with chutney or sambar.
