Ingredients
Cornmeal - 2 cupsSour Yogurt - 2 cupsCarrot - 1 (grated)Cilantro - handful (finely chopped)Curry Leaves - 1 strand (finely chopped)Water - as needed for batterOil- 2 tblspCumin seeds - 1 tspMustard seeds- 1 tspChanna dal- 1 tsp
Method1. Heat oil in a pan and splutter the mustard seeds, cumin seeds and channa dal. 2. Add the corn meal to this and roast it for few minutes. This step is optional but gives a nice nutty flavour. If you are in a hurry, skip this step.3. Swith off and add grated carrot, chopped curry leaves, cilantro, yogurt and required salt. 4. Mix well and let this rest for 10-15 minutes.5. Add water to bring it to the right consistency for making idlis or dosas.6. For Idlis - Add a pinch of baking soda to the above batter and mix nicely. Steam them in idli plates for 15 minutes.
