Black Urad dal Idli

Ingredients:

Idli Rava 2 cups
Whole black urad dal 1 cup
Fenugreek seeds 1 tblsp
salt to taste
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Method:

Soak whole black urad dal for 24 hours and fenugreek seeds overnight.
Drain the urad dal but don't throw the water,reserve the water.

In a grinder add black urad dal and fenugreek seeds.
Add reserved water and grind well until the batter should be light and fluffy (grind for about 30 to 40 miutes)
Soak idli rava at the time of grinding the urad dal.
Add the ground dal with the soaked idli rava.
Add salt in the batter and mix it well.
Cover and allow the batter to ferment for 8 hours.
Steam the idlis for 10 to 12 minutes.
Serve soft idlis with chutney,sambar and chutney podi.