Hi friends,

I tried to make idli in microwave 2-3 times.

but everytime idlis used to be flat from top & not so soft.

I cooked it at highest temp with 4 minutes.

can anybody suggest me what m i doing wrong so my idlis r not making so good & soft.

Thanks a lot.

Richa.

they are probably being over cooked. Can't you steam them, like everybody else. 1 billion Indians can't be wrong.

I steam them sometimes in a microwave steamer like this one; www.perfectpeninsula.com/IdliSteamerMG12.html . They are not as good as when made traditionally, but ok, especially when you have less time.

Are you putting some water in the tray below, about 1/4 cup, to produce enough steam? Otherwise, they will dry out.

I cook them for 3 minutes usually and 1/2 minute more if needed. 4 minutes dries them too much I find. I have an 8 idli steamer.

just re-read my post, it sounds a bit rude, sorry, didn't mean to be ;?)