How long does Plain Idli take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Plain Idli serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Plain Idli vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Plain Idli?

900 grams Idli Dosa Batter, 500 ml Water, 1 tsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Plain Idli?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Plain Idli?

About 372 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Plain Idli

Name: Plain Idli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 900 grams Idli Dosa Batter, Whisked; 500 ml Water, For Steaming; 1 tsp Oil

25 min
not spicy
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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Plain idli made by steaming thick idli dosa batter in greased moulds until set. No spice, serves 4, and is ready in about 25 minutes as a starter.

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Lunchbox

Ingredients

3 items

4 people

Idli Dosa Batter, WhiskedSee how to make it900 grams
Water, For Steaming500 ml
Oil1 tsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	372kcal	1488kcal
Protein	11g	45g
Carbohydrate	72g	288g
Fat	3.6g	14g
Fibre	4.5g	18g

Cookd masalas for idli dosa batter

Madurai Chukka Masala
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Method

1
Mix the ready idli dosa batter gently in a bowl for 1 minute. Check that it is thick but easy to pour. Do not add water unless the batter is too thick.
Idli Dosa Batter
2
Pour 500 ml water into an idli steamer or pressure cooker and heat it on high for 5 minutes. Grease the idli plates lightly with oil and fill each mould three-fourths with batter. The water should be boiling before the plates go in.
WaterOil
3
Place the filled idli plates in the steamer and cover. Steam on medium heat for 10 minutes, without using the pressure cooker weight. The idlis are done when a toothpick comes out clean and the tops look set.
4
Remove the plates and cool them for 2 minutes. Wet a spoon and loosen the edges, then lift out the idlis. Serve them hot.

Before you start

How long does Plain Idli take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Plain Idli serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Plain Idli vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Plain Idli spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Plain Idli?: 900 grams Idli Dosa Batter, 500 ml Water, 1 tsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Plain Idli?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Plain Idli?: About 372 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.