By Krati Purwar
January 11, 2024
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Cold weather slows down the process of fermentation, making the idli batter thick, dense and not at all fluffy. A few simple tips can help you ferment the batter to perfection so that you make the softest and fluffiest idlis. Here are some such tips you can use.
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Either place the batter container in the oven overnight with its lights on or inside a large vessel containing warm water. The heat will speed up the process of fermentation.
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Either add a pinch of yeast or a tablespoon of fresh yoghurt to ensure that the batter ferments to perfection. Yoghurt has active cultures, while yeast acts as an agent for the process.
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When you are grinding lentils and rice, you can add warm water to the mixture to make it soft and kickstart the fermentation.
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In the cold weather, it is essential that you soak lentils and rice for at least 8-10 hours or overnight. It will help with grinding and fermentation.
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When you keep aside the batter for the fermentation process, keep it covered. It will help to keep the batter warm and speed up the process of fermentation.
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After keeping aside the container for the fermentation to kick in, be patient, but keep checking at regular intervals. The batter will rise in volume and develop a sour smell.
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