Topic started by Minu (@ evrtwa1-ar13-4-33-071-120.evrtwa1.dsl-verizon.net) on Mon Nov 18 09:24:16 .
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Hi all,
Happy Karthigai!
Does anyone know or use microwave idli plates ? Where can I buy them ?
Thank you.

:)

Responses:

• From: Geetha (@ hos05164.aep.com) on: Thu Nov 21 17:53:20
  
  I use microwave idli plates. They are very good. I got from Spencer Plaza (Chennai). There are two idli plates with a bowl where you have to pour some water - you can make 8 idlis in 3 minutes.
  
  
• From: Viji (@ palo8.pacific.net.sg) on: Thu Nov 21 23:53:46
  
  Hi Geetha,
  
  Can u please tell the oven settings to be made for making Idlis? I just bought oven and never tried Idlis. Thanks in advance.
  
  
• From: Aarthi (@ inktomi5-nth.server.ntl.com) on: Fri Nov 22 04:22:24
  
  Hi Geetha,
  
  I tried to make idlis using microwave plates but they did'nt come out well.Top of idlis became dry and hard. Can u please tell what went wrong?
  
  
• From: Geetha (@ hos05434.aep.com) on: Fri Nov 22 13:06:51
  
  Idli batter should not be watery. Something like Rava Idli batter (I use MTR Mix for Rava idli and go for the yogurt quantity as specified - when you compare that with normal Idli batter, it will be thick). Just you have to keep this idli mix in the microwave (HIGH) for 3 minutes (not more than that) - let it rest in the microwave for a minute or two - then take out. I always get very soft idlis. Hope this helps.
  Viji, Keep in high for 3 minutes. I guess that's what you are asking.
  
  
• From: Viji (@ palo8.pacific.net.sg) on: Sun Nov 24 23:47:39
  
  Thanks a lot Geetha for prompt response. Let me try and get back to you.
  
  
• From: Minu (@ evrtwa1-ar13-4-33-071-120.evrtwa1.dsl-verizon.net) on: Thu Nov 28 11:42:48
  
  Thanks Geetha for the input on microwave idli plates. I live in seattle and i will have to send word to folks back home to send it thru someone, hope it is still available in spencers.
  Thanks
  Minu
  
  
• From: raathi (@ h0030bd1c69fe.ne.client2.attbi.com) on: Thu Mar 25 14:40:03
  
  Hello Minu
  YOU can get microwave idly plates from this website
  www.aaindiangrocery.com.
  
  
• From: KH (@ ip68-111-50-101.br.no.cox.net) on: Thu Mar 25 18:18:55 EST 2004
  
  Hello Raathi,
  Did you get one from that website? Do you get well cooked soft idlies? I just want to make sure before i go for it, that's all. Thanks!
  
  
• From: Raathi (@ h0030bd1c69fe.ne.client2.attbi.com) on: Thu Mar 25 22:13:17 EST 2004
  
  Hello KH
  I did not get microwave idliplates from that website.actualy i don't have them.I use traditional idli plates which has tiny holes in every kuzhi and with cloth method.
  
  
  
• From: KH (@ ip68-111-50-101.br.no.cox.net) on: Thu Mar 25 23:58:26 EST 2004
  
  Hello Raathi,
  Wow! you must be getting super soft tasty idlis with the one have.Well, today i tried with the steel plates that fit in my ordinary pan with lid and worked out well. Anyway thanks for your response.
  
  
• From: Raathi (@ h0030bd1c69fe.ne.client2.attbi.com) on: Fri Mar 26 10:50:02 EST 2004
  
  Dear KH
  Yes you are absolutely right.Lot of our friends are addicted to our idlis.I also use the ordinary pan with lid method that you explained above except tiny holes kuzhi with cloth meathod .
  last time when i went to india i want to bring that traditional whole idli paathram but i don't have a room for them in my suitcase (You know what i mean:) :).
  
  so i took only one plate without the paathram..Mine has 5 kuzhis.so i'll make 2 batches in 10 to 15 minutes. The size of the idlis are half times bigger than normal cooker-idliplate idlis. so its more than enough for us.
  
  
  
  
• From: KH (@ ip68-111-50-101.br.no.cox.net) on: Fri Mar 26 11:32:02 EST 2004
  
  Dear Raathi,
  It's really nice to see your responce. Yes, i know bcoz for the same reason i could not able to bring all the stuff needed, i mean kitchen utensils and also with my daughter, you know it's difficult! Anyway i'm from Tamilnadu, where are you from?
  
  
• From: Raathi (@ h0030bd1c69fe.ne.client2.attbi.com) on: Fri Mar 26 13:44:56 EST 2004
  
  I am also from TN.
  
  
• From: KH (@ ip68-111-50-101.br.no.cox.net) on: Fri Mar 26 14:02:33 EST 2004
  
  That's great!
  
  
• From: Raathi (@ h0030bd1c69fe.ne.client2.attbi.com) on: Fri Mar 26 14:16:44 EST 2004
  
  Dear KH
  
  If you don't mind i wan't to give you a little tip .When you make idlis in ordinary pan put used lemon or lime peels in the water bcoz due to shortage of pots and pans we use that same pan to make curryes and non-veg items (I do).so how many times we wash them well the curry smell do appear espeasaly when we boil water in them.
  In india other than lemon peels mom also use curry leaves and cilantro leaves both togeather to improve the aroma of the idlis.But here curry leaves are valuable like gold :):):) i stick with lemon peels.
  
  
• From: R (@ bgp530243bgs.ebrnsw01.nj.comcast.net) on: Fri Mar 26 14:36:42 EST 2004
  
  If u r in NJ, then, check in farmers market for curry leaves. Though a plate is 2 bucks something, the qty. is huge. Will come for atleast 2 weeks or so.
  
  
• From: Raathi (@ h0030bd1c69fe.ne.client2.attbi.com) on: Fri Mar 26 14:48:02 EST 2004
  
  Hello R
  Sadly i am not living in NJ.Any way thank you very much for your Info.
  
  
• From: KH (@ ip68-111-50-101.br.no.cox.net) on: Fri Mar 26 16:09:19 EST 2004
  
  Hello Raathi,
  That's a good idea, i'll do it! Actually i tried only rava idlis in the pan, as the indregients of them included curry leaves and cilantro, there was no problem. Even in my place, i get the cuury leaves only in Indian srores and a small ziplock bag cost around 2 bucks. That's too much for it, but as there's need, we go for it. Anyway thanks yaar!
  
  
• From: Perfect Peninsula Inc., (@ c-67-166-211-4.client.comcast.net) on: Wed Aug 4 18:18:11
  
  For all who are looking for Microwave idli cooker - It is now available in the USA by Cutting Edge's Microwave idli cookers & multi steamer.
  1. Microwave genie (up to 12 idli)
  $27.99*
  2. Microwave Little genie (up to 8 idli)
  $19.99*
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  For more details visit -
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