1/2teaspoonEno salt / baking sodafor instant fermentation
1/4cupLeftover idli dosa batterstarter for fermenting
Instructions
Mix rice flour, urad flour, salt and water.
Whisk or blend to make a thick batter.
Cover and ferment for 10 hours.
If making Idlis, pour them directing in idli moulds with out mixing and steam for 10 minutes.
If making dosa, add water and make the batter consistency a little thin and then spread on the tawa.
Notes: Adding roasted fenugreek powder is optional, it gives a soft texture to the idlis. Adding yogurt or old idli dosa batter is optional helps in fermenting the batter. Using Eno salt or baking soda is for instant fermentation.