Wash all above ingredients and soak separately in sufficient water.

Soak the rice for 6 to 7 hours. Udad dal and poha for 4 to 5 hours.

Grind udad dal and poha together into very fine paste. Transfer to the large mixing bowl.

Then grind rice into slightly coarse paste. Transfer it to the same mixing bowl.

Mix well. Cover it and rest for 7 to 8 hours or till the batter ferment.

Now add salt and soda and mix gently. Grease the idli mould with oil. Pour the mixture in it.

Place in a steamer and steam for 15 to 20 minutes on medium low flame.

Mallige Idli is ready. Serve with coconut chutney or sambar.