Horsegram Idli | Ulavala Idli | Kulith Idli

Horse gram or Ulavalu is widely consumed in South India. These lesser known beans are used in curries and soups. These beans are rich in nutrients. They contain plenty of calcium, phosphorous, iron and protein. By virtue of its nutrients and ayurvedic natural properties, the horse gram is considered to be beneficial to human and animal health. In olden days this highly energtic beans are given to horses, so that they can run fast.

Today Im preparing idly with this highly energetic beans, horsegram. It is same as the standard idly, for which we are using Urad dal. Here I used horsegram to make idly, they really came soft and pluffy. They are in light brown colour due to the colour of beans.

Ingredients

1 cup urad dal
1 cup horsegram(kulith)
2 cups idli rava
Salt - to taste

Instructions

1. Soak urad dal, horsegram, and rava seperately for about 4-5hrs. 
2. First grind the horsegram into smooth batter and take it into vessel. 
3. Now grind the urad dal into a very fine paste and add it to the horsegram batter.(if u grind them both the skin of the horsegram may not grind properly)
4. Squeeze all the water from the soaked idli rava and mix it to the batter. 
5. Add salt, and mix well. 
6. Leave the batter in a warm place overnight(or for 5-6hrs) for fermentation. 
7. Next morning, make idlis (steam like the normal idlis). 

Serve hot.