Thinai Idli or Foxtail Millet idli is one of the healthy nutritious breakfast recipe which is good for diabetic and hypertensive patients. Thinai or Foxtail millet is rich in fiber and minerals and is also good for people of all ages. Here I have used idli rice with Thinai arisi or Foxtail Millet to give a soft texture.. It tastes just like the ordinary idli but it will give you a feeling of fullness and also stops craving for food. Here the same batter can be used to make both idlis and dosas. Tastes well with Kadalai curry and curry leaves onion chutney.
Ingredients for making Foxtail Millets idli
2 Cups Foxtail Millet / Thinai
3/4 Cup Idli rice
1/2 cup urad dal
4 tbsps Poha / Aval
1/2 tablespoon Fenugreek seeds
Salt to taste
Method for making Foxtail Millets idli
1. Wash the millets with water 3 times to get rid of impurities and Soak the Thinai, idli rice, aval, urad dal together for 3 hours in water.
2. Drain water and grind millet to a smooth batter by adding very little water. Do not add more water as it may become runny.
3. Add required amount of salt and allow this to stand for 6-8 hours or keep for overnight fermentation.
4. After fermentation store the batter in a refrigerator.
6. Grease the idli plates and steam cook for 10 to 12 minutes.
Foxtail Millet Idli is ready.
Foxtail Millet Idli is ready.
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