Wash urad dal and soak it in water for 4-6 hours.

Drain the water from the urad dal and grind it to a smooth paste. Add water as needed. use a grinder for better results.

wash and drain the water from the rice rava(idli rava)

(if you are grinding the dal in the mixer then add 2 cups of rice rava or idli rava)

Mix the idli rice and dal batter together in a large bowl.

Cover the bowl and let the batter ferment for 8-10 hours or overnight in some warm place.

Once the batter has fermented, add salt to taste and mix well.

Grease the idli plates with oil and pour the batter into the plates, filling them halfway.

Steam the idlis for 15-20 minutes or until they are fully cooked.

let the idli rest for 10 min and Remove the idlis from the plates using a spoon or a knife.

Your idlis are now ready to serve! They can be enjoyed with sambar and coconut chutney.