THINAI(FOX TAIL MILLET) IDLY

INGREDIENTS:

Foxtail millet/Thinai - 2 cups
Idli rice/Salem rice - 1 cup
Urad dal - 1/2 cup
Aval/Poha - 1/4 cup
Fenugreek seeds - 1/2 tsp
Salt & water - as needed

PREPARATION METHOD:

Measure & take all the ingredients together and wash it carefully .Its better if u wash it using a strainer.Soak for 3-4 hours.

Grind them to a smooth paste adding required water and salt.Remove mix well and allow it to ferment overnight or minimum 8 hours.

The  next day,batter would have raised well(Not doubled).Now mix the batter very well and pour in a idli plate. 
 

BATTER & BOILED IDLY IN IDLY PAN PLATES

FERMENTED BATTER

Boil water in a idli pan and keep the plates.Steam it for 10-15 minutes.Check with the back of a spoon for doneness.If the spoon comes out clean,idli is ready.
Remove  the idli plate and rest it for 2-3 minutes before removing them else it will be sticky. 
Have it with chutney and sambar.
Refrigerate the batter & make dosas(Please Click here to know how to prepare dosa)  the next day.