Bring a steamer pot to rapid boil, place as many ramekins to the steamer tray as you can. Now fill each ramekin with the batter two-thirds full. Cover and steam for 5-10 minutes or until firm.

Mix everything well and let it cool. Once cooled, knead dough and shape them to your choice. Many steam these in idli plates or you can even cook them in a simple pan. Heat oil and add mustard seeds, ...

The cakes - each weighing a hefty 1.2kg - are made with brown rice flour and ingredients such as chicken Chinese sausages, dried shrimp and dried shiitake mushrooms. My top pick is the radish cake ...

Keep the idli mould in the steamer and then steam it for 7 to 8 minutes. Cook until the skewer comes out clean. Step 10: Remove the idlis and place it in a casserole.