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    Idli Batter

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    Updated on October 16, 2020 By Shalini 21 Comments - This post contains affiliate links which means if you use them to make a purchase, I'll earn enough money to maybe buy me a lil' something - an ingredient, probably.

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    One of the most comfort foods of South Indians, Idli is prepared almost every other day at our homes. The ingredients for preparing the batter for Idli and Dosa remainsΒ same. However, it has got different consistency. Here I am sharing the recipe for Idli Batter using a wet grinder and also a mixer grinder. What's the difference? You are about to find out!

    How to make Idli Batter at home

    What's Idli?

    Idli is a traditional South Indian Breakfast food. It is round, soft and fluffy like cotton balls (how did I think of that? What about a full moon? Meh :/) It is prepared by steaming the batter and the softness and texture of a perfect Idli depends on the batter, of course.

    I had prepared Tri-color Idlis last Independence day.

    How to Make Soft Idli Batter using a Wet Grinder?

    The basic Idli batter consists of four ingredients - Rice, Urad dal, Fenugreek seeds, and Salt. The ingredients are first washed and then soaked for at least 4-5 hours. These are ground separately and mixed well.

    How to make Idli Batter at home- Idli Batter Recipe - Soft Idli Batter

    Idli Batter using Wet Grinder vs Idli Batter using Mixer

    While grinding the ingredients on a wet grinder, the stones in the grinder help urad dal to puff up without making the batter hot. The ingredients are equally distributed and ground to perfection. While using a mixer, therefore one must add cooked rice or flattened rice, ie Poha which will make the batter softer.

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    I have made small idlis here, making it a Cocktail Idli. Insert in toothpicks and serve with chutney as a party snack. Works!

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    Cocktail Idlis

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    About Shalini

    Namaste! I'm Shalini, the blogger behind Something's Cooking(since 2014). I share only our best, family approved recipes with YOU because I've tried and tested every recipe published on this blog. You can find easy Keto, low-carb recipes, and authentic Indian recipes including South Indian (Kerala) foods. You can rest assured that Indian cooking will be made easy. Thanks for stopping by! I'm so happy you're here.

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    1. AuraOfThoughts-MeenalSonal says

      April 15, 2017 at 1:01 am

      I am good at making Idli but I lose at making chutney :(.
      Hope you share chutney post too πŸ™‚

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    2. Parul Thakur says

      April 12, 2017 at 9:21 pm

      Okay - after being in Bangalore for 11 years, I did not know that poha could be added to the batter. I always use the ready to use batter for dosa and for Idli we step out to the nearest darshini. Saturday breakfasts are idli-dosa ones. πŸ™‚

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    3. Amrita says

      April 12, 2017 at 4:20 am

      Idli I really like eating but not a fan of cooking ut I will try your recipe to see whether I am successful

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    4. Nick Wilford says

      April 12, 2017 at 3:38 am

      I don't know this food but I do like little tasty things to snack on. Thanks for the tip!

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    5. Sundari Venkatraman says

      April 12, 2017 at 12:14 am

      I truly miss the good old days when I had a wet grinder. I somehow can't stand the mixie wala dough. So, I get the ready made one from a shop. It's really good, but can't beat the homemade one. Lovely post and pics Shalini πŸ˜€

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    6. Menaka Bharathi says

      April 11, 2017 at 10:58 pm

      Idli...one of the best comfort food...In my mother in law s house they pour the idli on a cloth which is along the vessel and those are one of of the softest idlis i have eaten with yummy garlic chutney...

      Launching SIM Organics This April
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    7. Roshan Radhakrishnan says

      April 11, 2017 at 9:54 pm

      I see so many missing them in the comments section. I think its been a long time (years) since I didnt have idli atleast once a week (minimum)

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    8. Cheryl Sterling says

      April 11, 2017 at 9:22 pm

      I have never tried these because most of the ingredients are not available in a typical U.S. store. I will have to look on Amazon.
      They look delicious!

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    9. Cathy Graham says

      April 11, 2017 at 8:58 pm

      These sound very tasty. I do like learning about all these delicious Indian foods. This wasn't something I was familiar with at all. I still don't understand about wet grinding. That's a different concept to me. Is that like a food processor? It's a whole other world to me. Fascinating to learn about.

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    10. Soumya says

      April 11, 2017 at 7:00 pm

      I so needed this recipe! Thank you so much. I love idlis and always used the ready made batter. I did try making a batter of my own a couple of times but they did not turn out that great.

      I'll try this one and let you know.

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    11. Deepa says

      April 11, 2017 at 6:45 pm

      In Bangalore we get idli batter & it's ok. But will try this recipe surely. Looks yummy.

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    12. Jodie Humphrey says

      April 11, 2017 at 6:35 pm

      Ooooh these look lovely! Can you make a sweet version too?

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    13. Rajlakshmi says

      April 11, 2017 at 6:11 pm

      yayyy you posted!! I recently made Idli from a ready made batter and it didn't do any good to my tummy. Thannk you so much for this πŸ˜€ I see you mentioned Poha. That's something new... Is that your secret ingredient πŸ˜€

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    14. Kaddu says

      April 11, 2017 at 4:58 pm

      Yummm! South Indian is one of my all-time fav cuisines!
      I love the mini idlis! Sometimes I stir fry them with curry pata, rai, and haldi. Sometimes, I add finely chopped carrot-beans to the batter. I use suji though. Never made them with the daal-chawal batter yet.
      Loved your idea of sticking a cocktail stick through them.

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    15. Sanchie says

      April 11, 2017 at 2:57 pm

      I miss idlis! But I don't think I could make them here πŸ™

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    16. Geethica Mehra says

      April 11, 2017 at 1:02 pm

      Hey, Shalini, I have always been comfortable making rava idlis but your post is compelling me to try out these idlis also. Lovely colourful recipe as usual.

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    17. Mocktail Mommies says

      April 11, 2017 at 12:44 pm

      I use idli rava mixed with ground urad dal to make the batter. Turns out well. Idli is THE staple breakfast for South Indians. Thanks for the tips!!

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    18. upasna says

      April 11, 2017 at 11:53 am

      Thanks for sharing this Shalini. No matter how much I tried, I never got soft and fluffed idlis. I used semolina for making them. I will try this recipe next time.

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    19. Ramya Abhinand says

      April 11, 2017 at 10:06 am

      Being a South Indian this is one thing I can proudly say I am good at ...of course I have a grinder so it makes my job easier . somehow can never get it right in the mixer.

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    20. Tina Basu says

      April 11, 2017 at 12:50 am

      i have made idly batters at home - recipe by my cook - but i am not a big fan of idliy! And my son made faces at me when i served him idly!

      Reply

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