Chana Dal Idli (Bengal Gram Dal Idli) With Coconut Chutney
487 20 mins 2 Servings
Chana Dal Idli is a savory, soft steamed cake made from ground chana dal (split chickpeas). Served with a refreshing coconut chutney, it makes for a nutritious and delicious South Indian breakfast or snack.
Nutritional info
Per Serving: 1 Serving - 120.0 gm
131 kcal
Nutritional Distribution
- Carbohydrate 22.34 gm
- Protein 1.77 gm
- Fat 2.23 gm
- Fiber 2.33 gm
Ingredients

Rice
4.0 Tbsp (51.48 gm)

Chana Dal
1.0 Tbsp (11.05 gm)

Urad Dal
2.0 Tsp (7.58 gm)

Ginger
1/4 Grated Tsp (0.47 gm)

Garlic
1/4 Chopped Tsp (0.62 gm)

Salt
1/4 Tsp (1.115 gm)

Oil
1/2 Tsp (1.655 ml)

Water
As Required (35.0 ml)

Fresh Coconut
0.63 Chopped Tbsp (5.9535 gm)

Chana Dal
0.31 Tbsp (3.4255 gm)

Tamarind
0.08 Tsp (0.38 gm)

Kadi Patta
1.25 Number (0.14 gm)

Green Chilli
0.31 Chopped Tsp (0.66 gm)

Ginger
0.16 Grated Tsp (0.3 gm)

Urad Dal
0.08 Tsp (0.3 gm)

Rai
0.16 Tsp (0.59 gm)

Salt
0.08 Tsp (0.36 gm)

Oil
0.16 Tsp (0.53 ml)

Water
As Required (15.69 ml)
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Steps
Recipes Steps
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- Step 1 To the batter, add 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp chopped garlic and 1/4 tsp grated ginger.
- Step 2 Give it a Nestle Twist by adding white sesame seeds.
- Step 3 Mix everything well.
- Step 4 Grease Idli mold with 1/2 tsp oil, pour spoonful of batter to each mold.
- Step 5 Steam for 1015 minutes or until cooked.
- Step 6 Once cooked, allow it to cool down and gently demould.
- Step 7 Serve hot with coconut chutney.
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