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Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Chennai, India
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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 ![]()
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: switzerland
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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 |
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Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Chennai, India
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Wow! Jaybell. How's that for a speedy reaction
![]() Thanks very much, we'll be trying that really soon ![]() |
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Guru
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Hollywood
Posts: 4,498
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Nick, we are waiting for the idli report.. how was it? Compared to the real thing in Chennai?
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 191
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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. |
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Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Chennai, India
Posts: 27,692
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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
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: switzerland
Posts: 144
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idli / dhoklas
hi..i use my idli stand to make dhoklas
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Resident Dentist of Indiamike
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I'm gonna try this ...will tell you how it worked out .
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Canada
Posts: 462
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Idli batter
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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 |
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Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Chennai, India
Posts: 27,692
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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
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Canada
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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 |
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Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Chennai, India
Posts: 27,692
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Yep, I've seen that brand (and other, I think) in my local shops.
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