Coimbatore Wet Grinder

The Coimbatore Wet Grinder is the table-top stone wet grinder manufactured in and around Coimbatore, used in South Indian kitchens to grind soaked rice and lentils into the smooth batter for idli and dosa. It works by rotating cylindrical granite stones inside a stone or steel drum, crushing the grains between the stones to produce a fine, aerated batter without over-heating it. Coimbatore became the manufacturing hub for these grinders thanks to its strong engineering base, availability of good granite from the surrounding region and a large cluster of small motor and appliance makers. The compact tilting table-top design, refined here, transformed a once-heavy household chore and made the appliance a fixture in millions of homes. The industry supports a vast network of small manufacturers and component suppliers and has made 'Coimbatore grinder' a trusted household name across India and among the Tamil diaspora.