Income-Status Idli: The Gut-Healing, Gluten-Free Breakfast Indians Swear By, and a Super Hit Now World-Wide!

 The morning game-changer that makes you healthier: fluffy, fiber-up and gut-loving Millet Idlis.




Introduction


Ancient grains are the new wakeup call across the world and good old millet in India is leading the pack. Millet Idli, a traditional South Indian breakfast dish, is becoming a superstar and is all over the world in a climate where it is cool to be following the latest global trends, such as gut health, gluten-free living and clean eating. The steamed savory cakes are soft and fermented batter of sweetness that is currently in vogue as the new avocado toast in wellness culture!

The fruits are not only digestible but also contain lots of fiber, naturally gluten-free, and carry loads of nutrients that aid the metabolic process, weight loss, and even heart health. Be it a vegan diet and gluten-free diet or an Ayurvedic diet Millet idlis will match your beats.

In this blog, we will take you through the perfect recipe on making millet idli, its indescribable health advantages and why this ancient Indian breakfast is the new viral breakfast in countries such as US, UK, and Australia.




Ingredients (for 4 people)


1 cup foxtail millet (or kodo, little millet)

¼ cup urad dal (split black gram)

1 tsp fenugreek seeds

Salt to taste

Water as needed

A few drops of oil (for greasing idli molds)




Step-by-Step Method


1. Soak the millet, the urad dal as well as the fenugreek seed and allow to soak 45 hours.

2. Put them into a smooth, thick batter using water. Combine both.

3. Leave overnight in warmer place 8-10 hours or until the batter is risen.

4. Salt and mix lightly.

5. Oil grease idli moulds and add batter into it.

6. Idli cook or large pot in steam 12-15 minutes.

7. Cool slightly, demold and serve with chutney or Sambar. 




Perfect Pairings


Coconut Chutney

Tomato-Garlic Chutney

Moong Dal Sambar

Mint-Coriander Chutney




Nutritional Health of Millet Idlis


1. Gluten-Free - perfect food with celiac disease or gluten-sensitive.

2. High Fiber Content- Sustains you and helps to lose weight.

3. Enhances digestion Fermentation enhances the growth of probiotics in the gut.

4. Reduces Blood Sugar Level- It is ideal when one is a diabetic as it has a low glycemic index.

5. Heart-friendly -Magnesium and antioxidants are present in millets.

6. Energy-enhancing – Supplies the body with a dose of energy all through the day.

7. Vegan & Plant-Based: 100 percent Vegetarian.






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