Water collects around cooked idlis in my steamer

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I am running into a problem where water collects around my cooked idlis. I have used the steamer for about 7 years with no issues. All of a sudden, I am seeing that the top most idly tier is fine while water collects around cooked idlis in the lower tiers. The problem gets worse increases as we move down in tiers making the bottom most idly plate impossible to use. Has anybody run into a similar issue and was able to get around it?

I have tried reducing the flame and cooking longer. I have also changed the steam vent whistle. I have even tried switching the steamer! No luck so far.

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Best Answer

Maybe try using less water next time and boil the water before putting in the plates. Usually too much water is what causes the lower plates to have water.



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How do you steam idlis in a steamer?

Add 1/2 cup of water in the idli steamer and let it boil. Put the idli stand inside and close the lid. Let the steam build for 8-10 minutes before switching off the gas. If you are using a cooker, use it without a vent and steam it for 10 minutes and then switch the gas off.

How long should I steam idli?

Take your idli steamer or pressure cooker or electric cooker or Instant pot. Add some 2 to 2.5 cups water and heat the water until it comes to a light boil. Keep the idli mould in the steamer or pressure cooker. Steam for 12 to 15 minutes.

Why do we have holes in an idli stand?

The small holes are there to allow the idlis to get steamed properly. Your batter should be solid enough to not leak, make your proportions are accurate.

How do you steam idlis in a pressure cooker?

How to Steam Idlis in Instant Pot
  • Add 1.5 cups of water to the Instant pot and turn on SAUTE (high), so that the water comes up to a boil. ...
  • Once the water starts to boil, place the idli stand in to the Instant pot. ...
  • Steam the idli trays in the IP for 10-12 mins. ...
  • Once done, check the idlis by piercing a toothpick in it.



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    Answer 2

    You shouldn't use whistle for your steamer. For a idli steamer, there wont be any whistle. You can try a Idli steamer without steam vent whistle.

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