Recipe

Recipe:
1. Preparation:
a. Washing and Soaking:
- Wash the rice and dal separately 3-4 times until the water runs clear.
- Soak the rice and dal separately in water for 6-7 hours.
2. Grinding:
a. Rice:
- Drain the soaked rice and grind it in batches, adding 2 tablespoons of curd with each
batch if desired.
- Transfer the rice paste to a large utensil with some height to allow for rising.
b. Dal:
- Drain the soaked dal and grind it into a fine, smooth paste.
- Add the dal paste to the rice paste and mix thoroughly by hand to facilitate faster
fermentation.

3. Fermentation:
a. Resting:
- Cover the utensil with a plate and let it ferment.
- In summer, fermentation takes about 8 hours; in winter, it takes about 12 hours.
4. Post-Fermentation:
a. Consistency Check:
- After fermentation, if the paste is too thick, add a little water to achieve a dropping
consistency.
b. Adding Spices:
- Add salt to taste.
- Mix in 2 tablespoons of oil, which helps keep the Idada soft even after cooling.
- Add green chilies and ginger paste. Mix well.
5. Preparation for Steaming:
a. Greasing the Plate:
- Grease the steaming plate with oil to ensure the Idada comes out easily.
b. Eno:
- Before steaming, add 1/4 teaspoon of Eno to the portion of the paste you are using. Mix
well for better fermentation.
6. Steaming:
a. Spreading the Paste:
- Spread the paste evenly on the greased plate.
- Sprinkle black pepper powder on top (you can also use red chili powder if desired).
b. Steaming Process:
- Ensure the water in the steamer is very hot before placing the plate in it.
- Steam the Idada for about 12 minutes on high flame.
7. Finishing:
a. Cooling and Cutting:
- After steaming, let the Idada cool for 2-3 minutes.
- Brush the top with oil to prevent the upper layer from drying out.
- Let it cool for another 2-3 minutes before cutting into squares or diamond shapes.
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Conclusion:
Your soft, white as milk Idada is ready to serve. Enjoy this delicious dish with your family and
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