firstly, in a pan dry roast 1 cup urad dal.

roast until the dal turns aromatic.

now add ½ cup poha and roast without browning.

cool completely, and grind to a fine powder.

sieve the flour using a fine mesh.

add 2 cup rice flour, 1 tsp salt, and ¾ tsp baking soda.

mix well making sure everything is well combined.

transfer to the zip lock bag and instant idli mix is ready to use for up to 2 months.

to prepare idli, in a bowl take 2 cup of instant idli mix.

add 1 cup curd and 1 cup water.

whisk and mix well making sure the batter is a smooth consistency.

pour the batter into greased idli molds.

steam for 10 minutes or until the idli is cooked completely.

finally, enjoy instant idli using instant idli mix with chutney and sambar.