firstly, dry roast 1 cup urad dal and ½ cup thin poha.
blend to fine powder without adding any water.
furthemore, dry roast 2 cup rice flour on low flame.
combine the rice flour along with ground urad dal and poha mixture.
also add 1 tsp salt and combine well.
instant idli mix is ready, transfer to a airtight container and can be used for atleast 2 months.
to prepare idlis from idli mix, take a cup of prepared instant idli mix.
add in ¼ cup curd and ½ cup water.
combine to for a thick paste.
further add another cup of water and mix to form thick batter.
allow it to rest for 15-30 minutes.
now add ¼ tsp eno fruit salt or pinch of baking soda and mix lightly.
pour the batter immediately onto greased idli plate.
steam them on medium flame for 15 minutes or till the idli are cooked completely.
finally, serve soft idli from instant idli mix along with chutney and sambar.