Description

Idli rice is milled and selected for soaking, grinding and fermenting with urad dal. India Gate’s five-kilo pack is not intended as a replacement for basmati or Ponni on the dinner plate; its real value is in a light, well-fermented breakfast batter.

Soak rice and dal separately, grind them to their appropriate textures, mix with salt as preferred and ferment in a warm place. Steam the batter for idlis or thin it slightly for dosas once it has risen.

Can I use this rice for both idli and dosa? Yes. The same fermented base can be steamed for idlis or adjusted with water for dosa, depending on the texture you want.

How long should batter ferment? It depends on room temperature. Leave it until it has visibly risen and smells pleasantly fermented, rather than relying on one fixed number of hours.

For a useful comparison, India Gate Ambemor aromatic rice is another option, while the rest of the rice aisle covers daily cooking, biryani and South Indian staples. Vegetarian. Store in a cool, dry place in a sealed container away from direct sunlight. Order online at Panjab Supermarket for same-day delivery across Nieuwegein, Utrecht, Leidsche Rijn, Vleuten, Maarssen, Zeist, Bunnik, IJsselstein, Vianen, and Culemborg. Free delivery on orders over 49 euros.