Tumbler Idli

Preparation time: 15-18 hours (including soaking and fermentation)
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Makes : 40 idlis

Ingredients

• Idli Batter – as needed
• Tumblers - as needed

Method

This idli can be made with the usual basic idli batter, or the idli batter made with idli rava. 

1. Pour little water in a pot and bring it to a boil.
2. Grease the inside of the tumblers and pour idli batter until it is three fourth full.
3. Cover and steam it for 15-20 minutes.
4. Gently demold and serve.

Detailed Steps For Making Tumbler Idlis

 Take a deep pot or pressure cooker and add little water. Keep it on the stove and bring it to boil. In the meantime, grease the stainless steel tumblers. I have heard that we can also use glass cups but I have personally not tried it.

Pour the idli batter in the tumblers little more than half the tumblers. Place it carefully in the pot of boiling water.

 

Put the lid and let it steam cook for at least 15 minutes. If using a pressure cooker, do not add the whistle. 

The idlis will raise and puff up. You need to next check if the inside is properly cooked.

Pierce one idli using a knife and see if it comes out clean. If no batter sticks to the knife then the idlis are cooked through. If not, cook it a little longer.

 

Let it rest for 5 minutes before demolding. To demold, run a knife or spoon around the edges to release the idlis. Turn the tumblers upside down onto a bowl and gently tap so that the idli will fall off.

Serving Suggestion

• You can slice each idli into small pieces or serve a whole idli as such. Serve withsambar, chutney or idli podi.