{"product_id":"deccan-idli-rice-20lb","title":"Deccan Idli Rice 20 Lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeccan Idli Rice is a short-grain parboiled rice specifically selected for making idlis — the soft, spongy steamed cakes that are the heart of South Indian breakfast. Regular rice does not ferment the same way or give the same airy texture. Serious idli makers know the rice matters. 20 lb bag for households that make idlis weekly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Right Rice for Real Idli\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdli-grade parboiled rice — 20 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort grain, optimized for idli batter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFerments properly for airy, spongy texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeccan quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoak idli rice and urad dal separately for 4-6 hours. Grind together to a smooth batter. Ferment overnight. Pour into idli molds and steam for 10-12 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use regular rice for idli?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can, but idli-specific rice is parboiled and short-grained — it ferments better and gives fluffier idlis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat ratio of rice to dal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditional ratio is 4:1 (rice to urad dal). Some families go 3:1 for a softer idli.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does 20 lb last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you make idlis weekly, roughly 2-3 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCheck package for allergen information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deccan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49001881141475,"sku":"62982310","price":24.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2811\/6963\/files\/VIKASNIS_10ef60fd-14f6-40fa-a2da-75cdf30f1b94.jpg?v=1781247035","url":"https:\/\/anorascashncarry.com\/products\/deccan-idli-rice-20lb","provider":"ANORAS CASH N CARRY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}