Tip 1: good perfected batter. It depends on the quality of rice and urad dal, grinding method and temperature that needed for fermentation. Tip 2: Always oil the idly mould or use damp cloth for making smooth idlies. The batter should be in thick flowing consistency Tip 3: fill the batter just to the tip of idly mould or hollow. Tip 4: if you are asking 2 or more plates of idlies at a time, then arrange the plate in alternate manner. The mould of the upper plate should be between the mould