Idli Maker
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Description
A South India-unique cooking tool stacking metal plates with multiple small indentations (molds) in a tower along a pillar, steaming them in a special deep pot.
Classification: For Families,Steamer,Exclusive to South India
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How to use
Ingredients
- Stainless steel
- Aluminum
Instructions
- Smear oil (or Ghee) thinly on the indentations of the Idli maker plates to prevent sticking.
- Pour fermented rice/lentil batter (Idli batter) up to 80% of the indentations.
- Assemble plates into a tower, set in a special pot (or pressure cooker) with a little water, cover, steam on medium for 10-
- mins. If a skewer comes out clean, it's finished.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Small cocottes and a regular steamer (different shape but as sub for steaming function)
Pairing
Idli (steamed bread), Dhokla (steamed chickpea bread)
Trivia
[Hardcore] 100% present in South Indian homes. To efficiently steam 10-20 Idlis at once, plate holes are staggered top and bottom, a genius form calculated so steam circulates evenly throughout the tower.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Usage] After steaming, use a special wetted spatula/spoon to swiftly peel off the beautiful hemispherical Idli 'smoothly!' from the plate without breaking it!
Allergen
None