Best US Blender for Dosa/Idli Batter

The following question haunts every Dosa/Idli savoring Indian in the US at one point or the other in time: "Which Blender should I use for Dosa batter in the US?"

Blender: Osterizer, 14 Speed Blender, 450 Watts, Walmart - $25

Better Alternatives:
1) Get a grinder from India. You can also buy grinders at Indian stores (such as those at Devon Avenue in Chicago).
2) Preethi Mixi from India.

NOTE: Using a blender, make the batter in batches.

Additional Info from Indusladies.com

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Anyway, in the blender, the proportion for idli is 2:1...that is for 2 cups of idli rice, you use 1 cup of urad dhal. You can make it 3:1 if you are using WHOLE URAD GOTA.

By the way, I use WHOLE URAD GOTA and not URAD DHAL for Idlis and dosas. This makes the idlis more fluffy.

In the grinder the proportion for Idli is 4:1. Ofcourse we can also make dosas in this.

But if you want to make exclusive dosa batter you need to use 3cups rice :1 cup urad gota and this proportion is again 2:1 if you use urad dhal (split dhal)

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Mini jars ( that holds about a cup) are available online in householdappliances.com.

These small blenders fit both oster & osterizer blenders. The cost may range from $3.50 to $5.60. You may want to check about shipping by calling the 1-800 number in their website.

UPDATE: Try Oster Service Centres for small jars.
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Related Links:
1) Buy Grinder in the US