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To begin making Spongy Quinoa Idli Recipe, first prep with the batter. Rinse and soak the urad dal and the quinoa separately.

2

Add the methi seeds to the urad dal to soak. Soak for a minimum of 5 hours.

3

Soak the idli rava/sooji in a deep vessel. Let it stand for a few minutes. Then decant the liquid. Repeat  2-3 times. Set aside after the last rinse. This is to be mixed with the ground contents later.

4

Drain the urad dal and reserve the water.

5

Grind the urad dal and methi using the mixer grinder in pulse mode initially till the dal moves smoothly adding water little by little. I must have used about 1/4 to 1/2 cup for the grinding. Now grind till finely done.

6

Add the urad dal mixture to the Idli rava/sooji vessel.

7

Grind quinoa to a smooth paste and add water if needed. Take it out into a large vessel which contains idli rava.

8

Give this a nice stir till mixed well. The consistency of the batter should be like our regular idli batter and should not be too thick or too thin. Leave the batter to ferment for 6 hours or overnight.

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You can add salt before fermenting if you wish or add it just before making the idli. 

To make Quinoa Idlis:

1

Idlis can be made in a steamer or a pressure cooker in an idli stand mould.

2

In case you are using the pressure cooker remove the weight/whistle. Add water to the base of the steamer or a pressure cooker and bring to boil.

3

Grease the idli plates with a little oil and set aside.

4

Mix the batter well add the grated carrots if using, adjust salt, stir well to combine. Ladle the batter in the greased mould.

5

Transfer to the steamer or a pressure cooker and cover with lid without whistle. Cook on medium heat for 15-20 minutes or till done.

6

Allow the idlis to cool for 5 minutes and then remove the idlis from the mold with the help of a spoon and serve hot.

7

Repeat the same for the rest of the batter.

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Serve Spongy Quinoa Idli Recipe along with Thakkali Vengayam Sambar Recipe, and Indian Style Peanut Chutney Without Coconut for a great breakfast.