Comments on: Idli

By: hetal

hetal — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:08:50 +0000

Hi Mona,

You can freeze (top section) either premade idli or the batter if you will be using them after more than 1 week, up to 4 months. Under one week, you can keep them in the bottom refrigerator.

By: Mona

Mona — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:35:31 +0000

Hello Hetal and Anuja,

I just wanted to let you know that you ladies are great and I love the way you teach recipes! You have been my best teachers along with my mom.:-)

I saw your tips to reheat rice/ idlis on Tip Tuesday. Buy I had a quick question regarding the process of freezing idlis that are already made and the batter-

Should I put the (unsteamed)batter and/or leftover idlis in the ‘deep’ freeze ( the top section of a refrigerator) or just the normal freezer ( the bottom section of a refrigerator), when I intend to reheat them on a later date?

Thanks!

By: hetal

hetal — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:17:42 +0000

Hi Noosheen,

We have not used an electric blanket so cannot comment. You could also try to preheat the oven to about 180 degrees F, turn if OFF, and then keep your batter inside.

By: rupa

rupa — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:28:28 +0000

Hi where can i find microwave idli maker in toronto. please email me

By: Noosheen

Noosheen — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:38:55 +0000

Hi Hetal and Anuja,

I have been following this recipe successfully for the past 2 years. I use the “leave it in the oven with light on” method to make the batter rise. Unfortunately the bulb in the oven broke while changing it out and I’m looking for alternate methods to ferment the batter. I am exploring the electric blanket option. Have you tried using one? What is your recommendation on the type of blanket to use, the time to use, etc.

Thanks,
Noosheen.