Idli 'n' Dosa

I make idli and dosa with the same batter. For dosa i add some more water to make a batter of thinner cosistency. It works for me. You can give it a try.

• Idli rice 4 cups
• Urad dal 1 cup
• Methi seeds 2 tsp
• Salt to taste

Soak all the above for about 5 to 6 hours.

Grind  to fine paste without too much water.

Add enough water to the required consistency.

Set the batter to rise overnight.

Add salt to taste.

Make idli or dosa from this batter.

Velleppam

• Raw rice 2cup
• White beaten rice 1/2 cup
• Yeast 1tsp
• Sugar 1tsp
• Salt to taste

Soak rice and beaten rice for about 2 to 3 hours.

Grind to a fine paste.

Mean time mix sugar to 1/2 cup warm water and add yeast to it. Mix well set aside for a few minutes.

Now add the yeast mix to the rice paste and add enough water to make a batter of consistency similar to dosa batter.

Set aside for about 6 hours to rise.

Add salt to taste and mix well.

Heat an appam chatty, pour one small laddle of batter and immediately swirl the chatty to spread the batter into a circle. Close with a lid and cook till done.

Serve with egg roast, payaru kari or stew.