Microwave Idli

Nick-H · Jul 1st, 2005, 13:24

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

jaybel · Jul 1st, 2005, 13:30

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

Nick-H · Jul 1st, 2005, 13:37

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

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

crvlvr · Jul 2nd, 2005, 00:20

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

webtraveller · Jul 2nd, 2005, 00:34

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.

Nick-H · Jul 2nd, 2005, 00:52

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

jaybel · Jul 2nd, 2005, 11:51

hi..i use my idli stand to make dhoklas

Goandentist · Jul 2nd, 2005, 13:13

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

Nick-H · Jul 6th, 2005, 00:01

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?

Wanderer22 · Jul 6th, 2005, 00:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

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

Nick-H · Jul 6th, 2005, 03:15

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

Wanderer22 · Jul 6th, 2005, 04:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

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

Nick-H · Jul 6th, 2005, 05:58

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

Jul 1st, 2005, 13:24	#1
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	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 __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Jul 1st, 2005, 13:30	#2
jaybel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: switzerland Posts: 144	idli 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 Last edited by jaybel : Jul 1st, 2005 at 13:32. Reason: incomplete info

Jul 2nd, 2005, 11:51	#7
jaybel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: switzerland Posts: 144	idli / dhoklas hi..i use my idli stand to make dhoklas

Jul 2nd, 2005, 13:13	#8
Goandentist Resident Dentist of Indiamike Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: GOA India Posts: 187	I'm gonna try this ...will tell you how it worked out . __________________ Dr. Ambert Pimenta www.goadentist.com The India Mike Dental thread

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Jul 1st, 2005, 13:37	#3
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	Wow! Jaybell. How's that for a speedy reaction Thanks very much, we'll be trying that really soon

Jul 2nd, 2005, 00:20	#4
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,498	Nick, we are waiting for the idli report.. how was it? Compared to the real thing in Chennai?

Jul 2nd, 2005, 00:34	#5
webtraveller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 191	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.

Jul 2nd, 2005, 00:52	#6
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	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

Jul 6th, 2005, 00:01	#9
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	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?

Jul 6th, 2005, 03:15	#11
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	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

Jul 6th, 2005, 05:58	#13
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	Yep, I've seen that brand (and other, I think) in my local shops.

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