Selecting The Ingredients
Selecting the best quality ingredients especially the quality of rice and urad dal is very important to get the best quality of batter: • Washing removes dirt, impurities, and extra starch, ensuring smooth grinding.
Selecting the best quality ingredients especially the quality of rice and urad dal is very important to get the best quality of batter: • Washing removes dirt, impurities, and extra starch, ensuring smooth grinding.
Soaking softens the grains and legumes, making it easier to grind them into a smooth batter. Soaking initiates lactic acid fermentation, as water activates the natural bacteria and enzymes present on the grains. This enhances the growth of good bacteria (lactobacilli), leading to better batter fermentation, which results in fluffy idlis and crispy dosas.
Proper grinding of soaked rice and urad dal is crucial for the success of idli and dosa batter. It directly impacts the texture, fermentation, and final cooking results. Grinding urad dal to a smooth and fluffy consistency traps air, which is essential for proper fermentation. This aeration allows the batter to rise well, resulting in soft, spongy idlis and crispy dosas
Fermentation is one of the most critical steps in making idli-dosa batter. It transforms the soaked and ground ingredients, ensuring the right flavor, texture, and health benefits. Fermentation Improves Digestibility.The natural lactic acid bacteria in the batter break down complex carbohydrates, proteins, and anti-nutrients like phytic acid.
These natural probiotics help improve digestion and boost the immune system and makes the batter easier to digest with better nutrient absorption, especially for children and elderly people. Fermentation develops a mild sour taste, which is characteristic of good idlis and dosas.
Proper storage and packaging plays a critical role in maintaining the quality, safety, and shelf life of ready-to-use idli-dosa batter. Air-tight packaging prevents oxidation, preserving the batter’s natural taste, texture, and aroma. Sealed packaging ensures the batter is protected from dust, dirt, and harmful bacteria that can lead to spoilage. Resealable packaging allows customers to use the batter multiple times without compromising its quality.
