Can you Make Dosa Batter with Ninja Ultima Blender

[@Preethigopals]

Does ninja professional plus duo blender 1400 watts be good enough for grinding idli dosa batter?

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

I did not like it. Returned it. Lot of air and less power for my grinding needs.

[@rifayass]

Hi is still your ninja 3 in 1 processor good for ur Indian cooking

[@daringcow]

Thank you for this review. I ve high power blender and wasnt sure if i can attempt this recipe using it. This has certainly encouraged me to proceed.

[@prsa6248]

Hello I am watching your video in 2022 . Pls let me know if this blender still works in grinding dosa batter. I tried searching in Amazon. Pls could you pass the Amazon link to purchase this very same blender?

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Hi, this blender is still working. Unfortunately this particular model is not available anymore.

[@madhusudhanan9278]

Ma’am I have a question. Why are you grinding the urud and rice separately instead of together?

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Urad daal and rice are different in texture and composition. Urad daal is easier to grind and does not take long. Rice on the other hand is tough (even after soaking) and requires more grinding to get the right (fine) texture. That is the reason you grind them separately and then mix them.

[@shwetashenoy9770]

@babita can u please share the link for grinder you have used for batter and also what mixer or blender in ninjja you use for powder, chutneys ??

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Sweta, Ninja does not make this model anymore, but you can check this one out amzn.to/3DSUWoW (affiliate link). Any model over 1100 watts with a center ice crushing blade is good for our Indian blending needs. As for grinding powder and chutneys, I use this same blender with the smoothie jar. The size of smoothie jar is perfect to make smaller quantity of chutney, different types of pastes, powders etc.

[@ashalatashetty]

This can grind our manglore coconut gravy??

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Yes, it used to. Unfortunately this model is not available anymore

[@ashalatashetty]

@@BabitaShettysRecipes tnq Any specific model If u know then kindly suggest

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

@@ashalatashetty. I tried the latest Ninja Professional Kitchen System and was not happy with it. I also tried Vitamix Explorian 310 and was disappointed as well. I finally settled for this little known brand of blender amzn.to/3ZWjdEE (affliated Link). It grinds the coconut for our type of Mangalorean curry, but it takes longer to do that. You have to be patient. Same with soaked rice.

[@sleep-sleep-sleep]

Hi, where to put it 24 hours? Can I put it just in my oven, without turning on the heat?

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

If you are living in colder climate, you can put it in your oven and leave the oven light on. Don't turn on the heat. Check after 12 hours and then leave it for another 3-4 hours

[@dr.namratapatil8600]

Which model of Ninja blender?

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

This model has been discontinued

[@daicygeorge6152]

Hi, we are trying to buy a blender for indian recipes. Ninja IQ 1400 would be ok?

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

It depends on what kind of Indian recipes you want to use it for. If you want to make simple tomato-onion curry base or ginger-garlic paste etc, it is okay. However, if you are looking to grind fresh coconut for curry or make idli/dosa batter, I will not recommend this one. It just does not have enough power to grind our ingredients to the texture we want or like.

[@daicygeorge6152]

@@BabitaShettysRecipes thank you so much for the response. so which blender would you recommend? I understand that the one in the video is no longer available

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

@@daicygeorge6152, this is going to be a long response, so bear with me. If you want something for idli/dosa, I would recommend you to buy a wet grinder like Premier or Ultra separately. This will be an investment that will pay for itself, trust me. For regular Indian blending/grinding needs, I have heard great things about Vitamix. So if your budget permits, you can look into it. However, make sure you are getting the top of the line and most expensive one. I got a mid-range Vitamix and had to return it, because it was no good for my coconut curry base. Finally, I think our good old Indian brands are better at the moment; price and performance wise. Looking into Preeti 750 watts or more.

[@nishar993]

Hi Babitha, Can u please tell the complete model name

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

This is the model that I have amzn.to/2me83KR. However, I don't know if the exact same thing is available as it has been some time since I have had it. If you are looking for grinding dosa batter make sure the Ninja Blender has the tall, center blade which is used for ice-crushing.

[@jhanvirak]

Hi Babitha, is this available in India?

[@vasanthawilliams1064]

Thanks can you tell us the model number and and how many watts

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Unfortunately, this model is not available anymore. You use any Ninja model 1100 watts and above with the center blade (ice crushing).

[@lathapesit]

Can I blend everything together?

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

No, for dosa/idli batter you have to blend rice and urad daal separately.

[@jogakhichuri417]

Someone help me, can i use blender for making pancake?

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

@Humayara, can you elaborate and give more details. What pancake is it?

[@samrithi3485]

Hi could you please share ninja amzon link

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Unfortunately this model is not available any more

[@moondoll31]

Can we make small quantity chutney in this jar

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Yes, you can. However, I prefer to use the smoothie jar.

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

@@anushaj8207, yes you can use smoothie jars for hot/warm food. I do that.

[@vibrant0571]

Can we make the idli batter in this? What is the the exact model number? Please

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Yes, you can make Idli batter. Just grind rice and urad daal separately. This particular model has been discontinued. However, if you see my comment replies below, I have listed other comparable Ninja models. Just make sure the blender has the center blade and it is above 1100 watts with ice-crushing feature.

[@harjindersandhu7949]

I have ninja blender but I tried to make dosa bater with this but it was not like your bater means small hard pieces of lentil & rice are left

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Which model do you have. I have been very disappointed with the recent Ninja blenders. The Ninja I use in the video has unfortunately been discontinued.

[@cf3129]

Can you use this to grind masalas and spices as well?

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Yes, you can.

[@cf3129]

Babita Shringare - Babs Projects thanks

[@amerchant3857]

Maam I need heavy duty grinder for dosa...is this worth buying...I heard alot of good views about vitamix...very confuse...

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

It all depends on how much money you want to spend and get your money's worth. I have heard great reviews of Vitamix, but it is expensive. Ninja in my opinion is affordable and does the work. So again, it is really up to you.

[@raziaatiqrahman2130]

Hi please tell me it is suitable for Dubai,and which model is this

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Hi Razia, not sure if Ninja is available in Dubai.

[@harishgudipati9666]

Can you share the amazon link to this specific blender, Incase if its not available now.. Can you share a similar blender which works for dosa batter, Tia.

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Unfortunately, this model is not available anymore. You use any Ninja model 1100 watts and above with the center blade (ice crushing). You can check this one out amzn.to/2JiTK74 (affiliate link).

[@suvethaprem908]

Hi Babita thanks for video, I got ninja and I soaked my rice and Dhall over night. However my rice is still Sandy and grainy even after 8 - 10 Min I am not sure if it’s rice variety or the water. Can you tell me what rice brand or variety you got + amount of water

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Hi Suvetha, did you grind the rice separately? You have to grind it separately

[@suvethaprem908]

@@BabitaShettysRecipes yes I girded urud Dhall separately it came as fine paste the. I grinder rice separately. However it’s grainy and Sandy

[@suvethaprem908]

3 questions 1) what brand or type of rice are you using (tell me your local brand and I will try to get similar in Australia) 2) For 3 cup of rice how much water approx did you add to grind. 3) I have the latest new Nutri ninja in which I was using medium blend

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

@@suvethaprem908, I use Idli rice that is available in all Indian stores in US. You mentioned that you have Nutri Ninja. Unfortunately that is not good for grinding Idli/dosa batter. You need to have a regular size blender with an additional center blade and a minimum of 1100 watts.

[@nixcyxavier5973]

I have a question I don't get fine past batter is it a problem of rice?

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Most probably yes. Try soaking the rice for a longer time. When grinding make sure to grind urad daal and rice separately.

[@artbypavi9]

Hi does ninja professional 1000 Watts blender help making dosa batter?

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Yes it will. Make sure it has the center blade.

[@renukamahajan295]

I love your recipe but have a quick question. After grinding both ingredients you added 1 Tbs of something (video was breaking so I couldn’t understand). Is it 1 Tbs salt or baking soda or baking powder?????

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Renuka, it is 1 tbsp of salt. Thank you!

[@karthiksivasiva]

May I please know how many minutes did you run it for urad dal and rice? Is it safe to let it continuously run for 2-3 Min?

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

I do it a minute each. I personally have not needed to use it more than a minute so I am not sure about 2-3 mins.

[@raghavnaidurockzyou6794]

Can you please let me know what tawa you used for Dosas !!

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

I am using the Calphalon 10" non-stick griddle (amzn.to/2xEjpxR). I am not sure if they sell it anymore. You can check out their 11" griddle also (amzn.to/30xe4F4)

[@rumpanuthabetha]

how long did it take to blend the rice? do you think this blender would be good for chutneys and hummus? Would you make roti dough in it?

[@rumpanuthabetha]

is that a non stick tefal coated fry pan or anadonized fry pan without tefal?

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

@@rumpanuthabetha, I use Calphalon anodized pan

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Rice blending was really quick, less than 2 mins. This blender is great for all of the things you have mentioned above. Depending on the quantity, I use the smoothie jar for chutneys and hummus. I have not made any dough in it, so not sure if it will work for roti dough.

[@kava4335]

@babita, Thank you so so much for this review your a life saver. I was in a fix wondering which blender to buy I was leaning towards Vitamix but ninja was my second best option. Was going through some of the reviews were some of them have mentioned the blades of the ninja dull over time, is this true? I wouldn’t be crushing ice in it but will use it for dals and rice. The price point of ninja is super as well. My only worry is the blades. By the way have you tried making soup in it I read somewhere that ninja can and does it make decent juice (without ice).

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Kavita, I am still using my Ninja Blender. So far I have not noticed any dullness of the blade. In fact last week I had to grind dry roasted urad daal for one of my recipes. This was the first time I used it to grind something to a flour/powder consistency and it worked well. As for juice, I will say it blends all the soft fruits really well. For fruits like apples, you have to add some water.

[@amerchant3857]

Hi Kavita...did u buy this food processor...can u share your experience...

[@kava4335]

A Merchant, i didn’t purchase this blender as I read mixed reviews. I instead purchased a Vitamix .

[@amerchant3857]

@@kava4335 how is vitamix....I heard preethi is very good for indian cooking...

[@ntsmis]

Can u grind chutneys /masala powders in this grinder ?

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Yes, you can. I use the smoothie jar to grind wet chutney and the big jar with center blade for dry masala.

[@ss-ib8gm]

is tge jar plastic

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Yes. However, I have to mention this model is not available anymore

[@abhayms]

Hi Babita, Have you tried making Chutney (coconut) using this blender?

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Yes, you can make coconut chutney. However the jar that I am using is too big. So I use the smoothies/one serve cup to make them.

[@nicermog]

If you are on a budget the Magic Bullets do a surprisingly decent job unlike the typical cheap (under $100) blender when it comes to making chutneys or grinding spices. I guess it has to do with the shape of the blades than the actual power. Obviously would not be able to handle making dosa batter but good enough for chutney. It is probably not a good idea to run them for more than a couple of minutes without a break though.

[@zuzu22able]

Hi Babita, Great Job!!!! I stay in germany and I have been struggling to find a good blender for making Dosa Batter. Can you please provide exact description of this blender. May be its amazon or ebay link would also help. Thanks..

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

You can check out amzn.to/2cDg8Gt or go directly to www.ninjakitchen.com

[@kavithab1224]

How about Nutri Ninja Auto IQ BL682. DOES IT WORKS FOR DOSA BATER , GRINDING GARAM MASALA , CHUTNEY WET RICE FLOUR FOR SWEETS,

[@kavithab1224]

It says 1500watts

[@Sagarpawar-ix7ky]

Import Sujata mixer grinder from india

[@ipuri2378]

Nobody talks about how much Watts it has?

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

1500 Watt, 2.5 Horsepower

[@Febs1403]

hi Babita. is the Ninja Ultima Blender still in good condition?

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Yes. Still going strong

[@amerchant3857]

Maam food processor isn't available of ninja

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Check this one out amzn.to/3kCm8hF (Affiliate Link).

[@AY-vm5ef]

Can I buy this in India

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

I am not sure about this one. You can check on Amazon India.

[@kellyomalley6816]

Wow, those look amazing. Well done!

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

+Kelly OMalley , Thank You

[@samk1312]

Which pan did you use?

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

I use Calphalon anodized pan

[@shailajanandyala4841]

Pls share the link

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Shailaja, Ninja does not make this model anymore, but you can check this one out amzn.to/3DSUWoW (affiliate link). Any model over 1100 watts with a center ice crushing blade is good for our Indian blending needs.

[@shailajanandyala4841]

@@BabitaShettysRecipes thanks for getting back to me

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Your welcome!

[@jankibimal]

Hi Babita I have Ninja model with the dough maker And have the same jar and blade as urs but somehow my urad dal dosent grind smooth . Did u add water to urad dal while grinding ?

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Yes, you have to add water to urad daal while grinding. Also you should be grinding urad daal and rice separately.

[@pandoranova7872]

Very well Presented!

[@CharuYoga]

they look great.. have you tried making almond milk in it. and how easy is the lid to secure.. is it a lot of work :)

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

+Charu Yoga, I have to say the lid is pretty secure. So far I have not made almond milk, but trust me this blender will easily handle it.

[@EmmieNoala]

Thank u do much .. I was also getting grainy consistency with regular blender .. I never got smooth batter .. now I will try this one

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Do let me know how it turns out. I know you will not be disappointed. Also make sure you grind the rice and urad daal separately.

[@JishnuNeelakandan-hx9dg]

​@@BabitaShettysRecipeswhat is the power rating of the blender

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

@@JishnuNeelakandan-hx9dg, unfortunately this blender is not available anymore.

[@JishnuNeelakandan-hx9dg]

@BabitaShettysRecipes Hai I have a black decker blender but it's 450w

[@JishnuNeelakandan-hx9dg]

@BabitaShettysRecipes not blender food processor only have s blade so can I make batter in that provided its not bad for the motor

[@vibrant0571]

Thank you so much

[@jinalmistry]

Can I use it for making Chutneys, Dry chutneys, Ginger garlic paste, smooth tomato onion puries?

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Yes Jinal, you can use the small jars to make wet chutneys, ginger garlic paste and all of the above. For Dry chutneys, you will have to use the big jar with center blade.

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

@natsu dragoneel, Yes you can use it to make medu vada batter, but you have to be patient and do it slowly and gradually.

[@bindiya07]

Hi....nice video. Was looking to buy a blender myself. I am in Canada and finding it bit difficult to find an affordable blender which can be used in an indian household for making dosa batter to grinding dry spices also make smoothies and soups. Could you advise if Ninja professional with 1100 W would suffice these requirements or should I go with a Indian made like Preethi eco twin. Would be great if you could help. It's a bit urgent.

[@TheSudhananth]

Hi I am in your position now. What did you buy finally? Thanks

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Bindiya07, Ninja Professional (1100 W) will work well for dosa batters, just make sure it has the center blade. I use the big jar for dosa batter and curries. I use the smoothies jar for chutneys, smoothies etc. I personally have not used Preethi Eco twin, so don't have any reviews for the same.

[@sharvani6384]

Hi ...am from uk,am also in same situation like you ,need some suggestion to buy a grinder or food processor for indian cooking.thank you

[@bhakti521]

Hi. Are you still using the same blender to make batter? Does it last for a long time?

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Yes. Still using it. Not only for dosa batter, but for coconut curries as well including coconut milk

[@bhagyashreejadhav3424]

what griddle are you using?

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Bhagyashree, this is a Calphalon 10" non stick pan

[@seymashabbir]

I have never made homemade Dosas but I love eating them! You make it look so easy!

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

+Seyma Bennett Shabbir, Once you get the hang of it, it is very easy.

[@muhammednasir4722]

Where to buy this in India?

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

I don't think this is available in India. You can buy local brands like Preeti or wet grinders.

[@mihikaarora]

Did u use the “ pulse” option for grinding rice also?

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

Yes

[@leslieslass]

Babita Shringare, could you type out the recipe please ?

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

You can find the recipe here www.babsprojects.com/can-you-make-dosa-batter-with-ninja-ultima-blender/

[@cshell202]

these look yummy!

[@BabitaShettysRecipes]

+cshell202 , they taste yummy too

[@tisonly143]

yum!!