Ultra Grind+ Gold T 2L Wet Grinder – Auto Switch-Off Timer, Conical Stones, 5 Year Warranty

BULLET POINTS

⏱️ Digital Timer with Auto Switch-Off – Set your grinding time, walk away, and the grinder beeps and stops on its own. This is the single feature that separates the (T) from the standard Grind+ Gold — no more standing in the kitchen watching the clock while the batter runs.

🪨 Patented Conical Grinding Stones – Ultra's conical stone geometry grinds effectively without a high batter temperature rise, which is what protects the wild yeast in your urad dal and gives you a better overnight fermentation rise.

🥣 2 L AISI 304 Food-Grade Stainless Steel Drum – A rust-resistant cylindrical drum measuring Ø237 × 180 mm. It is a grind-and-store drum, so the batter goes straight into the fridge in the same vessel — no transferring, no extra washing.

⚙️ 150 W Motor, 1350 RPM – The motor runs at 1350 RPM unloaded and turns the drum at 135–140 RPM under load, the steady low-speed rotation that stone grinding needs. Rice and dal cycles are each rated at 30 minutes.

🧱 Lightweight ABS Body, 13 kg Net – A 485 × 272 × 288 mm footprint in Fortune White. At 13 kg it is light enough to lift onto a counter and move to a corner between batches, unlike older cast-body grinders.

🛡️ Power Surge Protector and Shockproof Body – Built-in surge protection plus a shockproof shell, which matters on Indian mains where voltage fluctuation is routine.

🧹 Batter Cleaner Included – The scraper attachment for lifting batter cleanly off the conical stones ships in the box with the (T) — it is not included with the base Grind+ Gold.

🔌 1,650 mm Power Cord – Long enough to reach a socket without an extension board on most Indian kitchen counters.

🍛 Genuinely Multi-Purpose – Idli and dosa batter, vada maavu, adai, appam, chutney, wet masala for biryani, and idiyappam dough all work in the same drum.

📦 What's in the Box – Grinder unit

5-year warranty (valid in country of purchase).

Country of origin: India.

⚠️ The atta kneader and coconut scraper are optional attachments and are NOT included — they are sold separately.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The 6 a.m. problem this solves

You soaked the rice and urad dal last night. It is morning, the batter is on, and you are stuck — you cannot leave the kitchen because the grinder has no idea when to stop, and thirty-five minutes in a mixie jar means hot batter and flat, dense idlis that nobody at the table talks about but everybody notices.

The Ultra Grind+ Gold (T) removes both halves of that problem. You set the timer, and it switches itself off with a beep. The patented conical stones do the grinding slowly and coolly, so the batter comes out at a temperature that ferments properly overnight.

At a Glance

• Capacity: 2 litres
• Motor: 150 W · 1350 RPM no-load · drum 135–140 RPM under load
• Grinding stones: Patented conical
• Drum: AISI 304 food-grade stainless steel, cylindrical, Ø237 × 180 mm, grind-and-store
• Timer: Digital, with beep alert and auto switch-off at preset time
• Body: ABS, Fortune White
• Product dimensions: 485 × 272 × 288 mm · Net weight: 13 kg
• Warranty: 5 years, valid in country of purchase
• Country of origin: India

What does the digital timer actually do?

Set a grinding duration on the digital timer and the grinder runs unattended, sounds a beep alert, and switches itself off automatically at the preset time. That is the whole feature, and it is the reason the model carries a (T) in its name.

In practice it changes how the morning works. Idli batter is a two-stage job — dal first, then rice — and both stages have a window where more grinding stops helping and starts heating the batter. Set the timer, go make filter coffee, put the tiffin box together, and come back when it beeps. You are not guessing, and you are not over-grinding because you got distracted.

Why do conical stones matter for idli batter?

Ultra's conical grinding stones are designed to grind effectively without a high batter temperature rise, and batter temperature is the variable that decides whether your idlis rise.

Fermentation is a live process. The wild yeast and lactobacillus on soaked urad dal need to survive the grinding stage to do their work overnight. A high-speed mixie jar generates enough friction heat to knock that culture back, which is why mixie batter so often gives you idlis that are edible but tight. A stone grinder turning at 135–140 RPM works by crushing and shearing rather than chopping, and the conical profile keeps the contact gradual. The batter that comes out is aerated and cool, and it climbs properly by morning.

The drum: grind in it, store in it

The 2-litre drum is AISI 304 food-grade stainless steel, the same grade used for good kitchen storage vessels, and it is rust-resistant. It is a multi-utility grind-and-store drum, so after grinding you lift it out, cover it, and it goes into the fridge as it is.

For a household of four to six this is roughly a batch that carries you through a couple of days of tiffin. The cylindrical shape holds the batter through the fermentation rise without it climbing over the rim the way a shallower dish-type drum sometimes does.

Built for Indian kitchens and Indian mains

The 150 W motor is paired with a power surge protector, and the body is shockproof ABS. Voltage swings, brownouts, and the surge when the line comes back are the ordinary conditions this has to live in, and the protection is built in rather than bolted on.

The 1,650 mm cord reaches a wall socket from most counter positions. At 13 kg net with a 485 × 272 × 288 mm footprint, it is a genuine table-top machine — you can slide it back against the wall between uses instead of surrendering a permanent slab of counter.

Beyond idli and dosa

The drum takes on far more than breakfast batter. Vada maavu for medhu vada, adai batter with mixed dals, appam batter, idiyappam dough, coconut chutney, and wet masala pastes for biryani or chettinad gravies all grind in the same 2-litre drum. Wet masala ground on stone has a texture and a released-oil aroma that a mixie jar does not reproduce.

For festival cooking — Pongal, Diwali, a wedding at home — a timer-equipped grinder earns its place. You are running four things at once and the grinder is the one appliance that does not need supervising.

Care that keeps the stones working

Rinse the drum and stones immediately after grinding, before batter dries onto the conical surfaces. The included batter cleaner lifts residue off the stone profile without scraping at it. Never run the grinder empty, and never immerse the motor base in water — wipe the ABS shell with a damp cloth.

Grinding stones are wear parts on every stone grinder ever made. Used daily and cleaned properly they last years, and replacement stone assemblies are available through Ultra service centres.

FAQ

Does the Ultra Grind+ Gold (T) come with an atta kneader? No. The box contains the grinder unit, the batter cleaner, and the user guide. The atta kneader and coconut scraper are optional attachments sold separately. Several overseas listings for this product family bundle a kneader, so it is worth being clear: this India model does not.

What is the difference between the Grind+ Gold (T) and the regular Grind+ Gold? The (T) adds the digital timer with beep alert and auto switch-off, and it ships with the batter cleaner in the box. Capacity, 150 W motor, conical stones, AISI 304 cylindrical drum, ABS body, dimensions, 13 kg weight, and the 5-year warranty are identical across both.

Will the batter get hot while grinding? The patented conical stones are specifically designed to grind without a high batter temperature rise, which is what supports a good fermentation rise. Any stone grinder run far past its cycle will warm the batter, which is precisely the problem the timer is there to prevent.

Can I keep the batter in the drum after grinding? Yes. It is a multi-utility grind-and-store drum in AISI 304 food-grade stainless steel, so you can cover it and refrigerate the batter in the same vessel instead of transferring it.

How long does a batch take? The rated grinding time is 30 minutes for rice and 30 minutes for dal. Actual time varies with soaking time, dal quality, and how fine you want the batter.

Is this the 230V Indian model or the 110V model for the USA? This is the Indian domestic model, built for Indian mains. It is not a 110V unit. If you are shopping for a relative in the US or Canada, you need the separate 110V variant — a 230V grinder will not run correctly on a 110V supply.

What is the warranty and where is it valid? 5 years, valid in the country of purchase. KitchenMart supplies genuine stock with full manufacturer warranty, serviceable through Ultra's authorised service network across India.

Is it heavy to move? Net weight is 13 kg. That is light for a table-top wet grinder — the ABS body is a large part of why — and one person can lift it onto a counter comfortably.

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