The procedure for making idli batter is as simple as soaking and the ingredients and blending them to a fine consistency. In traditional Indian homes, using a stone grinder is common but any high power blender is just fine as long as the final consistency is smooth and fluffy. But always remember to grind the ingredients separately. Start with the rice for a coarse consistency, and then urad dal and poha into a smooth consistency. Mix the individual batters evenly and add salt at the end.