Soft Idli? Do This One Mistake Fix π³ | Amma Secret
Deepaks Kitchen
348,935 views
Stop struggling with hard, flat idlies! In this video, Iβm sharing my Ammaβs legendary secret for the softest, most pillowy idlies youβve ever seen. This 3nd-generation technique fixes the common mistakes most people make with their batter.
π₯ What Youβll Learn (Keep Short)
The 4:1 rice to urad dal ratio
Why IR8 rice gives better results
The sago + cooked rice softness trick
Wet grinder method (correct sequence)
The real fermentation secret most people ignore
π₯ Ingredients (Clean + Fast)
IR8 Rice β 4 cups
Urad Dal β 1 cup
Sago β Β½ cup
Cooked Rice β 1 cup
Salt β after fermentation
Oil β for greasing
π₯ Timing (Keep It Sharp)
Soak β 6β8 hrs
Ferment β
β’ Warm: 10β12 hrs
β’ Cold: 14β16 hrs
Steam β 10 mins (high flame)
The Secret Ratio
4 Cups Rice : 1 Cup Urad Dal β
Soaking Time
6 to 8 hours minimum
Fermentation Time
10 to 12 hours β warm climate
14 to 16 hours β cold climate
Steaming Time
Exactly 10 minutes on high flame
β
What You Will Learn in This Video
Why IR8 rice gives the whitest idlis
How to wash rice until completely starch free
Amma's secret sago and cooked rice addition
The exact four to one ratio β rice to urad dal
Wet grinder technique β urad dal ground first always
Why you must mix batter with bare hands β the body temperature secret
Why salt must never be added before fermentation
How to check if your idli is perfectly cooked
Amma's cold water trick for easy unmoulding
Special tip for viewers in cold climate regions
π‘ Tips and Tricks
Always wash rice until water runs completely clear β removes starch β gives pristine white idlis
Sago and cooked rice addition gives extra softness and fluffy texture
Grind urad dal first β 20 minutes β until perfectly fluffy
Grind rice slightly coarse β 10 minutes β not smooth
Mix batter with bare hands only β body temperature activates fermentation
Never add salt before fermentation β add only just before steaming
Fill idli moulds only three quarters β leave space to expand
Steam exactly 10 minutes on high flame β not more, not less
Sprinkle cold water on plates before unmoulding for clean release
β±οΈ Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:07 Ingredients
01:44 Rice Prep
02:22 Softness Secrets
02:53 Dal Ratio
03:36 Soaking
03:57 Grinding Dal
04:51 Grinding Rice
05:36 Mixing
06:26 Fermentation
07:05 Adding Salt
07:29 Steaming
08:22 Cooking
08:37 Testing
08:57 Serving
09:51 Summary
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π΅ Music Credits
Lord Shiva Ultimate Yogi Zen Master Background Sounds by Zen Zone ASMR.
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20 Comments
Also do not put too much water.
Also if you don't mix throughly before using each time, rice is heavier and it will trend to settle down. So the last idlis will not be so soft. So gently, thoroughly mix it.
Soft Idli? Do This One Mistake Fix π³ | Amma Secret
Deepaks Kitchen
348,935 views
Stop struggling with hard, flat idlies! In this video, Iβm sharing my Ammaβs legendary secret for the softest, most pillowy idlies youβve ever seen. This 3nd-generation technique fixes the common mistakes most people make with their batter.
π₯ What Youβll Learn (Keep Short)
The 4:1 rice to urad dal ratio
Why IR8 rice gives better results
The sago + cooked rice softness trick
Wet grinder method (correct sequence)
The real fermentation secret most people ignore
π₯ Ingredients (Clean + Fast)
IR8 Rice β 4 cups
Urad Dal β 1 cup
Sago β Β½ cup
Cooked Rice β 1 cup
Salt β after fermentation
Oil β for greasing
π₯ Timing (Keep It Sharp)
Soak β 6β8 hrs
Ferment β
β’ Warm: 10β12 hrs
β’ Cold: 14β16 hrs
Steam β 10 mins (high flame)
The Secret Ratio
4 Cups Rice : 1 Cup Urad Dal β
Soaking Time
6 to 8 hours minimum
Fermentation Time
10 to 12 hours β warm climate
14 to 16 hours β cold climate
Steaming Time
Exactly 10 minutes on high flame
β
What You Will Learn in This Video
Why IR8 rice gives the whitest idlis
How to wash rice until completely starch free
Amma's secret sago and cooked rice addition
The exact four to one ratio β rice to urad dal
Wet grinder technique β urad dal ground first always
Why you must mix batter with bare hands β the body temperature secret
Why salt must never be added before fermentation
How to check if your idli is perfectly cooked
Amma's cold water trick for easy unmoulding
Special tip for viewers in cold climate regions
π‘ Tips and Tricks
Always wash rice until water runs completely clear β removes starch β gives pristine white idlis
Sago and cooked rice addition gives extra softness and fluffy texture
Grind urad dal first β 20 minutes β until perfectly fluffy
Grind rice slightly coarse β 10 minutes β not smooth
Mix batter with bare hands only β body temperature activates fermentation
Never add salt before fermentation β add only just before steaming
Fill idli moulds only three quarters β leave space to expand
Steam exactly 10 minutes on high flame β not more, not less
Sprinkle cold water on plates before unmoulding for clean release
β±οΈ Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:07 Ingredients
01:44 Rice Prep
02:22 Softness Secrets
02:53 Dal Ratio
03:36 Soaking
03:57 Grinding Dal
04:51 Grinding Rice
05:36 Mixing
06:26 Fermentation
07:05 Adding Salt
07:29 Steaming
08:22 Cooking
08:37 Testing
08:57 Serving
09:51 Summary
π² Join the Community
Stay updated with new recipes and kitchen tips!
π’ WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAa...
πΈ Instagram: @deepakskitchen
π Facebook: @deepakskitchen
π¦ Twitter/X: @deepakskitchen
πΊ Watch More Recipes
Rice Recipes: Traditional Rice Recipes of Karnataka in D...
Snacks: Irresistible Snacks from Deepaks kitchen
Non-Veg Gravies: Authentic Kannada Non-Veg Gravy Recipes
Dry Fry Recipes: Non-Veg Dry Fry Extravaganza
π΅ Music Credits
Lord Shiva Ultimate Yogi Zen Master Background Sounds by Zen Zone ASMR.
soft idli recipe,
#SoftIdli #IdliRecipe #PerfectIdli #AmmaSecretRecipe #SoftIdliEveryTime #IdliBatter #WetGrinderIdli #FermentationSecret #SouthIndianBreakfast #DeepaksKitchen #KarnatakaRecipes #IdliTips #FluffyIdli #PillowSoftIdli #HomemadeIdli #IdliSambar #BreakfastRecipe #SagoIdli #PerfectIdliBatter #AmmaCooking #IdliSecrets #SouthIndianFood #TraditionalRecipe #IdliFermentation #HotelStyleIdli