9 Responses to “Idli – How-to Videos, A South Indian Treat!”

1. jyothi Says:
   November 24th, 2008 at 8:47 pm

   hello

   very nice tips and good video of making idli, thank you very much. I have been trying to make kaju katli and idli from so many years to make it perfect but never got the right and happy result, after seeing your kaju kathli recipe i tried and i came out perfect, no hassel of making syrup etc just you have shown a perfect and easy recipe, i need to try for idli now and let you know my result.

   Please show us how to make ssamosa and motichoor ladoo, i been trying for ladu so many days but not getting that soft ladus, plsss

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2. Todd Says:
   January 6th, 2009 at 6:01 pm

   Thanks Hetal and Anuja!! The idli came out awesome and delicious!!

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3. Federica Says:
   March 23rd, 2009 at 1:07 am

   Hallo Hetal and Anuja, thank you for sharing all this wonderful recipe in a clear and simple way!
   I really love idli, it’s my favorite breakfast, but where I live idli rava or cream of rice is impossible to find. Can I substitute it with rice flour?
   (your sooji version works great!)
   Thank you in advance for your answer
   best wishes
   Federica

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4. priya Says:
   May 24th, 2010 at 9:58 pm

   Hi,

   I have two issues. Hope to see your reply

   1. I used whole urad and the fermented batter has smell of urad which spoils the idli taste a bit. how to get rid off that?

   2. Can I use the same batter for making dosa?

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   hetal Reply:
   May 25th, 2010 at 3:31 am

   Hi Priya,

   1. Whole urad tends to be a little more potent than daal. Your batter may have over-fermented. Unfortunately, if it has a spoiled smell, you really cannot do anything with it. If anyone else has any solution, please feel free to chime in.

   2. Many people use the same batter for idli and dosa (thinning it down a bit). However, this recipe uses idli rava which has more texture. Dosa batter is usually ground pretty fine.

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   priya Reply:
   May 25th, 2010 at 9:48 pm

   Hetal,

   Thanks for the quick reply. you are doing great

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5. Helie Says:
   May 31st, 2010 at 2:48 pm

   I love idlis and I am super happy to see this recipe here. My South Indians friends were experts but I never knew the method and could not get my hands on the right method too.
   Thank you so much for this. You ladies rock. You help us women so much, especially those who are in countries outside India. I do not need to call me mom anymore!!! I am sure my men also may be your viewers,after all your recipes are so wonderful.

   I have a hamilton beech blender,mainly used to make smoothies. Can I try making batter in it?I don’t have access to a grinder.

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   hetal Reply:
   June 1st, 2010 at 3:31 pm

   Hi Helie,

   Thanks…glad you are finding SMTC useful! You can definitely use your blender but be sure not to run it for more than one minute at a time. The batter is thick and will burn out the motor if kept going to long.

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   Helie Reply:
   June 1st, 2010 at 10:50 pm

   Yes, I shall take care with the motor. Thanks anyways!!!

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