Steamed rice cakes

These lovely rice cakes are popular all over the southern states of India, and are usually served with Lentil, Tomato and Aubergine Curry. Two types of Idlis are made: one type uses a fermented rice and lentil mixture, and is rather time-consuming to prepare; the other version, as here, uses semolina to make the cakes, which are then steamed in idli moulds. You can also use an egg poacher and a steamer.