Kaatuyanam rice (காட்டுயானம் அரிசி) is a traditional rice variety of Tamil Nadu which is used to be a forest yield. It is a 7 Ft tall 210 days yield which is common in tropical land mass. It can provide bone strength equivalent to a “Forest Elephant” . Also the height of this Kattuyanam plant can hide an elephant. That’s why it is named as “Kaatu Yanam”.
Nowadays many people have started using these organic rice varieties in their daily cooking due to their amazing health benefits. They are low in Glycaemic index, rich in fibre and anthocyanin which is a natural detoxifier when compared with our regular white rice. Its also a good source of Vitamin B, Zinc, Calcium and Manganese. So It helps to reverse diabetes, boost immunity, delays aging, reduces cholesterol and lose weight. This Kaatuyanam rice in Tamil, as its name suggests, it strengthens the body like a wild elephant. Its also called as Kattudai Oonan in Tamil.
Now lets see how to make Kaatuyanam rice idli, dosa batter recipe with step by step pictures and video.
Kaatuyanam rice idli dosa recipe
Kaatuyanam rice idli dosa recipe
INGREDIENTS
1 cup = 250ml
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- Wash the rice several times till the water runs clear.
- Take in a wide bowl. Add urad dal and fenugreek seeds.
- Wash it once and soak in enough water for minimum 5 hours.
- Grind them to a smooth paste adding required water. You can use a mixie or grinder.
- Transfer the batter to a big vessel and cover it. Ferment it overnight or 12 hours.
- The next day, batter would have raised well. Add salt and mix it.
- Boil water in an idli pot. Pour the batter in a greased idli plate.
- Steam the idli for 15 minutes or till the tooth pick comes out clean.
- Remove the idli plate and rest it for 10 minutes. Serve hot with chutney or sambar.
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Note
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Try this healthy Idli recipe and enjoy with your favourite chutney, sambar !