This is the one that I personally like. But the water should be heated well first. Please use correct measurements as mentioned in the recipe. Why do we ferment anyways? I want to know whether because of this are my idlis turning hard or less spongy? The top plate is great as usual. It means a lot to me. If needed you may sprinkle little water and stir. Over fermented batter sometimes wont cook well. Some of the black husk attached to the dal will get seperated. The resulting paniyram are soft and fluffy inside yet crisp and crusty outside. Make sure to keep the pressure release valve to Venting instead of sealing. I enjoy your blog every single time I visit, theres always that whole details of the recipe youre talking about. Close the Instant Pot with the pressure release valve to venting. Its perfectly edible. Hey what if the idly batter turns out too watery b any idea how to deal with it ? Than you . in fact i am grinding it 6 hours earlier than before.. Any suggestion? thank you. If using a cast iron pan, you will have to season it either the previous night or in the morning. Thats a really good one Kavitha. If you are looking for recipes, here they are. 1. Mix well. Also look into the reviews on amazon. The technical variety of parboiled rice thats referred to as simply idly rice is called as salem kara or salem car. M jab idli bnati hu to wo pehle to khoob fool jati h n then Wo pichki so ho jati hain.M first 5 minutes tej flame m then medium par pakati hu..mujhe 20 min k kareeb lag jate hain..but kabhi bhi ekdum fluffy market jesi soft ni banti..me kaha galti karti hu pls btaiyeaur main urad dal bina chilke wali splitted use krtu hu..mixer se grind krti hu But if you dont like fenugreek seeds, you can just omit them. Soak the washed millet for 6 8 hours. Why selecting the dal is important. Thank you Kannamma I like your write up & the recipes. This gut-friendly food that originated in South India is now a staple in most kitchens across India and the rest of the world. Hi Suguna am overwhelmed after finding your website.., especially about a idli. Paniyaram are ball shaped pan fried dumplings made with fermented rice lentil batter. Thanks for helping so many people, by writing such a wonderful blog. My ratio is not 5:1 But if you are a purist, go the grandmas route and buy split black urad dal and de husk the dal yourself. I agree Thuni idli is the best. firstly, soak 1 cup urad dal for 2 hours. The batter needs to be discarded only when it becomes black on top as black spots means that the batter has spoilt. Instead of this proportion, you can also use overall 2 cups of idli rice OR 2 cups of parboiled rice (as shown in the video above). This wont happen in the mixie. Allow the Instant Pot to cool down for 5 mins before you open the lid. I am sorry but I dont understand what you are trying to say. I have a question!!. Thank you so much for sharing yoir knowledge and your time with us. Heterofermentive bacteria the Idli bacteria (Leuconostoc mesenteroides) produces carbon dioxide in addition to lactic acid. Hi .. I also make sure to cook for a while after the lid is open to get a crust. Hello, 5. level 1. Brand name is Iwachu It is a cast Iron one which is very heavy. The batter needs to be discarded only when it becomes black on top as black spots means that the batter has spoilt. Thanks for this informative article. If you see a lot of dough being stuck you may want to wash the plates before proceeding with the next batch of idlis. does this have any effect or it dont matter? What is thuni idli? 2) If the place where you live has extreme weather conditions, buy a portable room heater and have it running near the batter vessel. Yes. Heat the paniyaram pan with few drops of oil in each mold. I have always been in a bind about figuring out these dals, and your post made it clear, crystal. Allow it to heat up on saute mode as you begin spooning the batter into the mold. The variety I like is called Salem Car. Please advice me . Hi Suguna Here is an example of a make shift pressure pan steamer. I recently moved to the US and having a tough time making the batter. Idli Rava / Idli Rawa This is not good for making idlies. 5. Optionally the batter is tempered with whole spices like mustard, cumin, hing, ginger, coconut and curry leaves to infuse the South Indian flavors. We are doing packed lidi dosa batter business,is there any way to extend the fermentation time,without using fridge? Hi..idly batter it is become watery after fermentation .so i dont know how to rectify this problem with out wasting this batter. In this post I share the recipe to make savory paniyaram that are not only delicious but also crisp and flavorsome. 6. My recipe is 4 rice and 1 urad dal. One more thing ki meri neeche wali plate ki idlis sari geeli geeli kacchi si rhti hplz help me..I like idlis very much but m acchi bana ni pa rhi hu. finely chopped (1 small, cup if using directly). The recipe shared below in the recipe card is the way we make at home using the left over idli or dosa batter. It has to be hot enough otherwise the paniyaram will stick to the pan and wont be able to remove them. Making the perfect batter is the key to getting soft and spongy idlis each time. Please help.. 2) the grinder was heating up alot so would switch off for 5 mins in between to cool.is it normal for grinder to heat up when running for30 mins? Paste as plain text instead, The rice should be off white and plump. Thanks. Used 1/2 cup water as indicated.please help. If the smell is a lot stronger or completely different it has gone bad. Please click on the stars in the recipe card below, Savory steamed rice and lentils cakes that can be enjoyed with coconut chutney and sambar, Start by making the homemade Idli batter using this. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. No problem. Allow the idli to cook for 5 minutes and then take out the idli by gently running a butter knife or spoon starting at the edges and gently going under. Upload or insert images from URL. Wash and soak it just 30 mins before blending the batter. This idli recipe gives the BEST, soft, fluffy, and pillowy texture. u said its forming gas . Lets say, thick pouring consistency. Fermentation of Idli batter is carried out largely by lactic acid bacteria. > > ferment for about 15 hours. This is really helpful! hii , Thank you. The batter needs to sour up a little more for good dosas. Its just a matter of choice. The Idli stand I have is available on Amazon and it fits the 6-QT Instant Pot. Its like petrichor. Carefully take out the rack using heat-resistant mitts. Urad Dal It rose more than usual and was very frothy. How to make Idli Batter Soak Rice and Lentils 1. Similarly, rinse urad dal, methi seeds, and poha in a strainer under running water and then soak them all together in a bowl for 8 hours. Simply thaw and re-steam them before serving. She was generous enough to share her recipe. To make the next batch, reduce the heat and pour few drops of oil into the cavity. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Its same as the previous one but its just that each grain of dal is split into two. Avalakki Beaten rice Poha Cover with a lid and keep aside to soak for 4 hours. This time I bought from market to try brand Chennai caters and it has light pink layer on top and smell over fermented . Can you please suggest how to choose good idli rice? Hi Suguna, Add about 1 cup of water to the idli cooker and let it come to a boil. But there is a catch. These are great to serve as an appetizer or finger food, Use the exact proportions of rice and lentils for making the batter. I heavily fall for grinders manufactured from Coimbatore. The reason for flat idlis is usually a runny batter. You can also make crispy Dosa or Uttapam with the batter. In hotels, they use these huge wet grinders called tilting wet grinders.You can check them out. I need to be honest with you here. Idlis come out best with freshly fermented batter. Boil water in a kadai/pressure cooker/any vessel which could hold the idli moulds and place the idly mould with batter in it and cover it with a lid. The bulging is because of the gas buildup. Maybe it got too hot in my kitchen for the bacteria fermenting the dosa. Could you please mention the qty of water to be used for urud Dhal and rice? Is before fermentation or after fermented. the main reason for flat idlis is excess water in batter. Remember Instant Pot countdown time does not work on venting mode. Plz can you explain the process step by step. Why my idli sticks to the upper idli pan? Paniyaram are South Indian crisp pan fried rice lentil dumplings cooked in a special pan known as paniyaram pan or chatti or kal. If the batter is too thick, your paniyaram will come out dense. Thank you so much. The smell of idli, and particularly the dosa roasting on a pan is something that I look forward to every time. Also do check, Urgent ! Now-a-days non-stick pans are also preferred by a lot of people as they are lighter and easier to manage than the traditional pans. figure was maybe I had it too close to my kombucha On 6/20/06, clzdawson wrote: > I have a light pink layer on the top of my dosa batter after I let it. It's about 10 degrees cooler down there - around 70. Use as little water as possible to grind. I have been making idlis for decades and usually they are fool proof. The resultant idlies will be called as gourmet idlies. Your thoughts would be highly appreciated. Steam cook for 10 -15 minutes. So do not pour the batter before the pan is hot. It never taste like those idlis which are sell by idli street vendors.Their idlis have some unique taste . I too share many of your tastes, culinary above all, as I love south indian vegetarian food, being from kerala. I am a mother of two boys who share my love for food and cooking. Im doing idli dosa batter business. Only this time, I added more fenugreek as you have suggested and in the past I have used only half of it. I added only less fenugreek less than 1 spoon for 2:1 Ural dal and idly rava. I came across your site during my google search on how to make soft idlies in mixie and living in cold weather of -40 C. I was tired of the seeing the idlis getting hard. Yes you can. so_just_here 3 yr. ago More posts you may like r/IndianFood Saute until the raw smell of onions has gone & they turn pink. I tried to contact Elgi to see if they still produced some bigger grinders but didnt get a reply from them yet. Why? There are two kinds of lactic acid bacteria. I had this strange phenomenon with my batter this morning. The plates dont have any holes so I dont put any idli cloth to make idlis. First, Always grease the idli plates with a little oil before ladling the batter. The tempering and preparation is the same as I wrote in the recipe card. After steaming my idli turned in brownish red. Soak the washed millet for 6 8 hours. I find that the idlis stick to the pan when I keep them in chafing dishes. For best results follow the step-by-step photos above the recipe card. Try to reduce the amount of water used for steaming. If you have the time, go ahead and try this atleast once. This is very important as we want to steam the idli and not pressure cook them. Is it the Kuzhi Paniyaram recipe that is from Chef Jayalakshmi, please. Learn how your comment data is processed. 4. Is it the salt or fenugreek that changed the color. Any cooked and dried product when comes in contact with water rots (ferments) faster.