Elgi Ultra Grind+ | User Review & Cost
Wet Grinders are an indispensable part of south Indian kitchens. To make delicious “dosas”, or steaming hot “idlies”, the primary requirement is the batter. Wet Grinders are labelled so as they grind water, dal and rice and produce the batter used for preparing south Indian delicacies.
Few decades ago, electric grinders were still unheard of. People used stone grinders where manual work was involved to prepare the batter. A sample pic is shown below. Click on the image to enlarge.
Image Courtesy: songbirdgardens.co.nz
But times have now changed. People realized that simple mixer grinders were not powerful enough to handle rice, dal combination. Companies saw an opportunity here and the modern wet grinder was born. Every year new innovations and patents are happening in this field. The product that is being reviewed here is “Ultra Grinder” from ELGI industries. The picture is shown below. Please click on it to enlarge.
Image Courtesy: elgiultra.com
Features
- 2 litre model available in 220V and 110V
- Sturdy and durable motor from General Electric
- Designed for efficiency and exemplary performance
- Patented Conical grinding stones – which results in better batter and less wear and tear of the stone
- Table top convenience
- Made of food grade plastic, SS304 stainless steel drum and rust proof materials
- Noiseless and vibration free operation
- Optional attachments – Atta Kneader & Coconut Scraper
- New unique Easy-Cleaner for easy removal of batter
- Service at your doorstep in India
- Only Grinder with 5 year warranty in India
For more information please visit : http://www.elgiultra.com/homeapp/modelgrind.htm
Review
Reviewed by Ms. Prabha from Chennai.
I purchased this grinder in 2007 from S.S. Annamalai stores in Thiruvanmiyur Chennai. At the time of purchase I think we paid around 6900 rupees for this model. Today it may be cheaper than that amount.
Along with the grinder we also purchased a stand for the unit which cost us an additional 1500 550 rupees. The stand ensured that we do not have to place the grinder in difficult to reach places. The bonus of the stand was that it had wheels and makes it easy to push around the grinder.
The stand also gives a good grip to the grinder even while in operation. The unit’s grinding capabilities are good. Cleaning the grinder after usage is fairly easy. The plastics on the unit could have a better quality and finish to it.
One disadvantage that I notice while using the Grinder is that at the time of opening the lid, the purple plastic part falls off. The manufacturers could have implemented a mechanism to hold it in place.
The motor in the unit is silent and smooth in operation. It handles the load well without getting stuck like conventional wet/tilting grinders. The unit heats up a bit but then again this is common in many grinders.
We did not purchase any accessories like Atta dough maker or coconut scrapper simply because it wasn’t available at the time of purchase.
Overall maintenance is easy and the grinding stones can be removed for cleaning. The container where the dough/batter is ground also serves as the storage unit. After the grinding job is completed, the entire container can be kept in the refrigerator for storage.
Update : The stand is NOT manufactured by ELGI.
Price of a 2 litre model as on 20 Feb 2008 from SS Annamalai is rupees 5700 after discount.
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Posted by Vivek
on Feb 19 2008 Filed under Mixer/Grinder.
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What is the size of this stand available.
@ Kannan
Here are some images of the stand :
DO YOU HAVE ANY MARKETING /SERVICE OFFICE IN UAE. IF YOU, CAN U PLS MAIL ME. I WOULD LIKE TO BUY SLIMLINE.
Hi Benni
We do not have any affiliates in UAE at the moment….
I would like to know if the Ultragrind+ stand is available in the U.S.
if so,address please
@Pearlyn
That stand which you see in the picture is not manufactured by ELGI. It is sold by some local comapanies and purchasing such a stand in the US may not be possible.
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what is the maximum capacity of ultra table-top wet
grinder, is there a model biffer than 2 litres? if so, let me know.. please..i am interested in a bigger than
2 litres…
what is the maximum capacity of the ultra top wet grinder, is there a model bigger than 2 litres? Normally, in a tilting type, more than 2 litres can be
grinded? let me know, if there is a bigger size than
2 lites?
HI,
ITS GOOD THAT YOU HAVE MADE DETAILED ANALYSYS ON ULTRA.
WE WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE OURSELF AS THE DISTRIBUTOR FOR ULTRA GRINDERS IN CHENNAI,SOUTH ARCOT AND NORTH ARCOT DISTRICTS.
IF ANY CUSTOMERS IN THE ABOVE AREA MAY BE DIVERTED TO OUR ADDRESS
PLEASE MAIL ME IF YOU ARE INTRESTED
i think only 2 litre model is available.
NO EVEN 1.25 IS ALSO AVAILABLE
can anyone please tell me hoe good are the attachment
will i be able to prepare the dough big watery using atta kneader
yes you have two attachments – one atta kneader and one coconut scraper.
hotdishes.net
Hi,
I need a help from you guys, I have got a ultra wet grinder 110v AC 60Hz from India to UK, but here we need 220v. So what I can do now? Can I get any converter which can convert 110v to 220v? Please help if any alternate is there, so that I can utilize my grinder.
Thanks in advance….
Jabeen
please provide address of service certer in bangalorse
Hi Jabeen
Email us from our webpage hotdishes.net abt shipments to UK
I recently bought a 2 lt Ultra Slimline Wet Grinder.
Can anyone please advice, how many rice cooker cups of rice I can grind in one go in the Griner?
Sir
we have purchased an ULTR SLIMLINE GRINDER
AS PER THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THE USER MANNUAL
MAX RICE CAN BE GROUND AT A TIME IS 1250 GMS(1.25KG)
MAX DAS CAN BE GROUND AT A TME IS 250 GM AND
RICE AND DAL SHOULD BE GROUND TOGETHER AND BETTER TO
GRIND FIRST RICE AND THEN DAL
IS ABOVE INFOR CORRECT INRESPECT OF ABOVE MODEL
DO WE GET ULTRA SLIMLINE 2KG STANDS IN THE MARKET
This is tried out here at someone elses place.Found to be good and useful. pl inform source of availibility in Sydney Australia.and its price payable here in sydney. await prompt reply, thanks bhave
Hi,
Do you have distributor here in Auckland, New Zealand?
Need to buy a wet grinder in soonest possible time. Need to know your distributor here in New Zealand..cheers!
Need to know whether a mixer/grindr with Dough kneader attachment availability in Australia, also the warranty , maintenence etc ?
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We are the Authorized distributors for Ultra Grinders in USA and we ship them to anywhere in the world. We also have dealers around USA where you can pick up the grinders.
Regarding Prabha’s review on the Grind+ lid – The newer models have full lids and they are easy to install and use.
Unit heating up – it will happen only if the ingredients are added first and then the unit is switched on. If you follow instructions – start with water and once the stones start rotating add the rice or dhal gradually, motor will not heat up. Also one needs to check the grinder to make sure there is enough water and the roller stones are not struggling.
> Recently we have purchased ULTRA grinder manufactured by Elgi Ultra Industries
> Ltd. from RATNA Electricals. This grinder comes in two versions one for Indian >costing less than RS.4500/- and the other one is an Export model of the same capacity
> similar in looks which can be used in US costing Rs.9000/- .We have purchased
> the product on confirming the Warranty of the product in US. The store confirmed
> us the warranty and also informed us the service centre is in Atlanta. The
> product was taken by my son to Minneapolis and he operated the grinder once but
> when he switched on the grinder on 3rd day there was burning smell in the unit
> and it stopped working. Next day Atlanta service centre was contacted informed
> about the situation. To our surprise they informed us that the Warranty is not valid in
> US. He has to pay an additional amount for service apart from shipping.
> I contacted the Reputed Ratna Electricals T.Nagar. They Blinked and gave me the Mobile
> Ph. No. of the company official to contact. On enquiry he blames the Retail
> outlet and he too said that warranty is not valid in US. He seems to be not interested in
> answering my queries and is in no way useful or helpful. When asked for the responsible
> person he got the audacity to tell ‘refer website’!
> To my surprise I do not understand when the Warranty is not valid why should they
> give one, and why should they sell the product in retail out let in India where
> that product cannot be used. Further the cost is double. It clearly shows how
> the so called ISO company sells its sub standard product with false warranty to
> the people who come with full confidence to a Reputed Retail out let.
what is the difference between Ultra perfect+,Ultra pride+ and Ultra Slimline.which is the best one in these three
sir i need the service centres in chennai for elgi ultra table top grinder.
http://aromahope.blogspot.com/2009/02/ultra-grind-and-softest-idlis.html
Pl.advise if you have any rep.at Ahmedabad from whom I can procure the lid for the ultra wet grind +.I raised a similar reqest yesterday here but it has not appeared nor dealt with in this space.Pl.reply.
which is latest model in ultra(grind+ or slim+)please inform me.as early as possible
I purcahsed this Elgi Ultra In 2004, The product is really good, after 4 years the wiper broken and the company frrely replaced the same, now its 8 years no problem and we are very happy with this Grinder, no problem at all. last week on our request the company serviced the grinder no problem noticed or no parts replacement required. When we buy a product it should give some fufillness, definitly this Elgi Ultra is giving the same.
I need the service centres in chennai for elgi ultra table top grinder. Pls share the contact details..
Hi i need some information from you.
i purchased elgi ultra wet grinder in march 2011. now the motor is much noisy while running. before i was not like that what i have to do?
please reply me.
I purchased a grinder in 2009. From the 1st use the bar that holds the grinder during the process, would not hold. It pops out at any stage, and someone has to stand and press it down. It is used in Canada and I am not sure if anyone has faced a similar problem.