Idly grinders in USA

Any 550 Watt mixer and grinder will do well in USA for grinding Idly and Dosa batter. Make sure that you do not grind more than 2 lb stuff in that.

I had been using it for close to year now on twice-a-week basis. Its perfectly working fine.
I see no reason why I should buy a 200$ desi Idly wet grinder or get it from India.

Do not pain yourself.  I use a Black and Decker 550 W Juicer, does the job good.

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Raising idly plates in a pressure cooker or a long vessel

I know its a pain to get breakfast for a first generation desi in US (read abroad).  I am not a big fan of idly but realized that its simple, healthy ( chemical free) and economic Southie food you can make.

I am not here to give you tips on how to make good idly, you have plenty sites online. I am here to share my experience on idly making.

1. I find idly-ies come fluffy and soft if you let them stay in a conventional oven which is preheated to about 170 degrees
2. While you are grinding the idly batter let it be more viscous( liquid) than hard. Idly-ies will come smooth and soft
3. To raise idly plates in cooker take off the two side of any tin (which you get get in Walmart e.g., Any bean tin) and cover it completely and thoroughly with aluminum foil-See picture 1 (if not it will rust and make marks on in your cooker bottom-see picture 2-  and Idly-ies might get contaminated) and place it as a pedestal or stand for the idly plates. This way water will not get onto the Idly-ies during the cooking process. 

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