Microwave Idli

I thought there was a food and drink forum, but I can't find it. Must be the jet lag as I don't usually get up at 5.30am.

Anyway...

My lady is well familiar with cooking idli, so we don't need the recipe but...

I brought back a plastic microwave idli cooker from Chennai and we need to know how to use it. It has two layers of idli: how much water to put and how long to microwave for?

Any idli microwavers out there? This is slightly urgent as she wants her breakfast

hi..
microwave it for max 4 mins..
put water in the lower tray..max power..fill 3/4 with water..oil the moulds also
i use it frequently

Wow! Jaybell. How's that for a speedy reaction

Thanks very much, we'll be trying that really soon

Nick, we are waiting for the idli report.. how was it? Compared to the real thing in Chennai?

The one used for poaching the eggs can be used. Only problem, two at a time.
No need of water etc. Batter should be little more liquidy than the usual Idli.

OK, I exagerated slightly... we forgot to get the idly flour yesterday, so it will probably be Monday or Tuesday now. But we're prepared. Thanks to Jaybel

hi..i use my idli stand to make dhoklas

I'm gonna try this ...will tell you how it worked out .

Sardine Fried Rice for lunch! Delicious!

Anyway: we still haven't made the idlis...

Having had the recipe explained to me: can we use my Magimix for 'grinding' the flour and daal?

Hi Nick, I tried using a blender on its fasted speed. It worked but took a while to get to what I hoped was the right texture. My first batch was tasty, but not near as light and fluffy as idlis in India. My recipe did not call for baking soda, so this may have been a problem. It also took quite a while soaking the rice and dahl, grinding then letting the batter rise. Used a heating mat that was made for helping seeds germinate to keep the batter warm. Have heard that there's a shop in my area that sells pre-ground idli flour, but have not tracked it down yet. Did find some mixes made by a company called "Gits", but quite pricey @ 65 Rp. for only 200 g. Bought one package to try as the instructions on the box claim it only takes 10 minutes to make batter for 16 idlis.
If you've got a good recipe could you please PM a copy?
The one I'm using was pulled off the web after Googleing "Idli + recipe".

Wanderer22

We are going to be away most of the next couple of weeks. When we doe eventually try making our UK idlis I'll post a full report here, as I suspect others may be interested in the result

Sounds good Nick. Perhaps we can have the first IM international idli cook off.
I just checked the back of the box and Gits has a web site... Gits Foods Their sambar mix seems quite authentic and a package makes 8 cups..... Enough for an idli pig out. Am sure you will find their line in the UK. Now if I can just manage some coconut chutney.......

Wanderer22

Yep, I've seen that brand (and other, I think) in my local shops.

Hi Wanderer22
How is the Gits brand does it taste good? i have seen it in many stores and it seems that the stores are bringing in more than the other brands.

did the idlis and sambar Gits brand turn out good in the microvave or did you use the pressure cooker to do it?
Is it quick and easy to make?

Is gits easily available in India?
I love idlis and i know of someone who can just live on idli and sambar

Hi What happened to the microwave cooking thread, i thought it was going to another section called cuisine.

I just loved it as i thought i could finally use my micro instead of just using it to heat/reheat.

I see the thread is closed, please let me know if it has moved elsewhere.
Thank you