Capsicum Masala Idli

Try this recipe, if you want to treat yourself or your family with a colourful breakfast.

Ingredients:   1 cup black gram2 cups idli rava 1/4 cup bengal gram 1/2 cup grated fresh coconut 2-3 green chillies, chopped 1/2 tsp. pepper corn, crushed 1 Tbspn curry leaves 1/2 cup Chopped onions 1 tbsp. chopped coriander leaves 1 tbsp. oil Salt to taste. Colourful Capsicum/Peppers : Cut to rings.

Method: Soak the black gram for 5 hours. Grind smoothly by adding little water and keep aside. (batter should be thick). Wash idli rave in warm water and strain, mix idli rave with ground paste. Add salt and mix well. Cover the lid and keep this mixture for whole night.Next day soak bengal gram for 2 hours and drain.Add this dal, onions, coriander, curry leaves Green Chillies and mix well.  Cut Capsicum into rings place them around the idly cups in greased idly plates and pour the batter. Repeat it with all the idli plates. Place idli stand in a pressure cooker and steam cook for 20-25 minutes, without putting vent in a medium flame. Serve hot with any Chutney.