While the water is heating grease the idli molds with oil or ghee.
How to make idli in instant pot.
You need to use the steam function.
Steam place the rack inside the inner pot.
Using a ladle pour the batter into the cavities of the idli steamer rack and assemble the rack.
Instant idli is so easy light and quick to make that you will make it often.
If using refrigerated batter remove it from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
While using the instant pot always keep the vent open to simulate the function of the idli cooker.
Press steam and let the idli steam for 11 mins and quick release qr.
How to make idli in instant pot with step by step images in the instant pot add 2 cups of water.
So you have to use a separate timer and set it for 12 14 minutes.
Switch on saute mode to boil the water.
Take the idli mould out and let it stand for a couple of mins.
Add 1 5 cups of water to the instant pot and let it boil in saute mode.
I used instant pot cup for measuring water it was 160 ml then place the wire rack.
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Start with room temperature batter.
Make sure it is set to venting.
All you need is 9 10 minutes of steaming under high pressure and your idlis are ready.
Idlis steam perfectly in about 9 12 minutes.
Add water to the instant pot and heat it in saute mode until it boils.
With the help of the butter knife you can take the idli out of the cavity one by one.
Place the idli stand in the instant pot and cook it in a steam mode in the venting position.
These steamed rice cakes are ready in under 30 minutes with the instant pot and an idli mold.
Whether using homemade or store bought batter it should be at room temperature for best results.
Add small amount of batter in each mold.
It takes less than 15 minutes from start to finish to make this recipe.
Make sure the vent is is on venting position and using the steam function steam the idlis for 10 minutes.
Remember this if the vent is open the instant pot timer will not work when using the steam function so use an external timer and set it for 10 minutes.
The thing to note is that the timer function on the instant pot does not work in the venting position.
Make idli batter following the instructions in the post.