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How to cook with solar : Rava Idli

What is Rava Idli? Rava Idli is a very old South Indian dish that first originated in Karnataka. This dish is commonly found in South Indian homes and uses ingredients like- Rava, curd, and some spices.  Pre-Requirement : The procedure of making the Idli with Solar does not involve grinding and fermentation which made this breakfast one of the quickest breakfasts. You can make the Idli within a short span of time and off course with a Solar Cooker. You will need : 1)Rava/Sooji 2) Curd/Yogurt 3) Salt & ENO For solar cooking, you will need an open space(balcony or rooftop) where unobstructed sunlight is available for at least 6 hours. How to cook with Solar? First step : Pre-heat the solar cooker.  The first step is to place the solar cooker under the sun well before the time you are planning to consume the food.  Place a black granite in the cooking place(the central point of the cooker). Depending on the intensity of sunlight the cooker will be preheated within 1 to 3...

How to select an ideal location for installation of Solar Cooker ?

How to select an ideal location for installation of Solar Cooker ? Solar Cooker need Solar Energy to Cook your food. Identification of a location in your house where maximum sun light is available for maximum amount of time is require for efficiently using a Solar Cooker. Minimum of 2 to 3 hours of sunlight is required to cook any food in a cooker. Not only sun light, but the place must also be free of pest/animals/birds as the cooker will remain there for a long time. Normally, a place in the East or Northeastern side of your house/tent is the most suitable place for cooking food with solar cooker. Thanking You, Founding and Honorary Editor Water and Energy Journal Publishers Innovate for Sustainability Subscribe