VAINGANGA Idli Premix, 500 g

A 500 g pack of idli premix from VAINGANGA, made by Naari Ekta SHG in Bhandara district, Maharashtra. The brand takes its name from the Wainganga river that runs through Bhandara.

What the listing tells us, and what it doesn't

The listing names the product, the pack size and the producer. It does not give the ingredient list or the method, so read the pack before you start. The things worth checking are how much water or curd the mix takes, whether the batter needs to rest or ferment before steaming, and what the base is (most idli mixes are rice and udid dal, some use rava).

What you need

• Idli moulds, lightly greased.
• A steamer or a pressure cooker used without the whistle.
• Sambar or chutney to serve. Idli on its own is fairly plain by design.

Good to know

• 500 g is a mid-size pack, enough for several breakfasts for a small family.
• Keep the opened pack airtight and dry, and go by the dates on the delivered pack.
• The label on the delivered pack is the final word on ingredients.