Microwave idli stand

Mumtotwo · Apr 4, 2013

Hi,

I am planning to buy a microwave idli maker for occasional use to prepare quick breakfast / tiffin for kids when short on time.

Those who have used or are using microwaveable idli makers, please pour in your reviews/suggestions on:

* how does it compare to the conventional cooking methods (pressure cooker, steam cooker)
* do the idles come out as soft and fluffy as they do when cooked in pressure cooker
* I also plan to use it for kids' tiffin so will the idlis remain soft until their break time, which is a gap of approx 4 hrs after preparation
* pls give recommendations of good brands

Thanks a lot!

Kungumam · Apr 4, 2013

I have used it but the idlis came out hard...were not nice....
After that first disaster dint try again
Actually in electric cooker it comes out good

nriindian · Apr 4, 2013

hi dear,

somehow i dont like the taste of food cooked in microwave and that too plastic ware...JMO.....!nothing like stove top steamed idlies and yes even electric cooker does a good job....!for me microwave is reheating, roasting papads, heating milk...thats it!!

Mumtotwo · Apr 4, 2013

Kungumam said: ↑

I have used it but the idlis came out hard...were not nice....
After that first disaster dint try again
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This is what I am worried about. I was keen on buying one so that I don't have to spend too much time on their tiffins on days I want to send idlis but not so sure now...

Thanks

Mumtotwo · Apr 4, 2013

nriindian said: ↑

hi dear,

somehow i dont like the taste of food cooked in microwave and that too plastic ware...JMO.....!nothing like stove top steamed idlies and yes even electric cooker does a good job....!for me microwave is reheating, roasting papads, heating milk...thats it!!
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Hi,

I have never cooked anything in microwave either...I just use it to heat or reheat food and stuff.

To be honest, I heard of microwave idli maker just a few days back and was thinking of buying it to use mainly on days I want to pack idlis for the kids' tiffins. Lets see...

Thanks for your reply

muyalkutti · Apr 4, 2013

Mine was good until use the regular microwave (700 watts). When I used in high power microwave (1100 )I got the yucky plastic smell. By the way ,I did not have any probelm with the texture, it was soft.

Mumtotwo · Apr 4, 2013

muyalkutti said: ↑

Mine was good until use the regular microwave (700 watts). When I used in high power microwave (1100 )I got the yucky plastic smell. By the way ,I did not have any probelm with the texture, it was soft.
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Thanks, Muyalkutti.

Do the idlis stay soft even if you don't eat it immediately?

What brand was your idli stand?

Anvitha · Apr 5, 2013

i depends on the idly stand be used in the microwave. If it is of good plastic or tupperware ones the idlies comes out really nice and image only in 5 min we have the idlies ready.

I really love microwave cooking. It is healthy too because the heat is generated by the internal combustion of the food molecules and not by the external heat.transfered through the vessels. Only thing is quality microwave ware to be used. glassware and the clayware are the best ones. but not availalble for idlies.

Mumtotwo · Apr 7, 2013

Anvitha said: ↑

i depends on the idly stand be used in the microwave. If it is of good plastic or tupperware ones the idlies comes out really nice and image only in 5 min we have the idlies ready.

I really love microwave cooking. It is healthy too because the heat is generated by the internal combustion of the food molecules and not by the external heat.transfered through the vessels. Only thing is quality microwave ware to be used. glassware and the clayware are the best ones. but not availalble for idlies.
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thank you for your reply, Anvitha!

Would you help me with a name of a good quality brand of idli stand that you may have used?