Grease the idli plates/moulds with the oil.

Do not swirl or mix the batter before adding it to the moulds.

Half-fill the batter in the moulds. Do not fill moulds to the full.

Fill 1.5 glasses of water in the idli stand. And boil the water.

Place the idli moulds in the idli steamer/cooker. And cover with the lid.

Steam it for 5 to 7 minutes on high flame.

For checking whether, the idli is steamed properly or not, insert the knife into the idli. If it is come out clean it means they are steamed perfectly. If it does not come out clean, then steam again for 2-3 minutes.

Remove the moulds from the steamer. And remove the idli from the steamer with the help of a knife.