Preethi Eco Plus Mixer Grinder 110-Volt for use in USA/Canada

I was looking for a blender in the US for daily smoothies and occasional chutney, pesto, hummus, or spice grinding. American blenders all have plastic jars and only single jars, so I chose this Preethi mixie for its 3 different steel jars. I've been satisfied for this first month of daily use. -- 5 stars: For daily smoothies using frozen or fresh fruit, spinach and yogurt, I found the large jar grinds to a smooth creamy consistency whereas the middle jar leaves visible bits of spinach. The middle jar is better for chutney rather than creamy smoothies. The large jar also works great for hummus. -- 5 stars: The small jar works great for masalas or coffee beans. But you need to use enough to reach the blades. It won't work for tiny amounts. -- 3 stars: This model is only 500W which is not very strong for a blender or mixie, so I thaw the chunky frozen fruit first. I find I have to run it for a long time to get things to grind fully and not leave lumps. I even sometimes set the timer for 2 or 3 minutes and stand there (because the lids don't latch). But it does eventually grind things to a very fine or creamy consistency. -- Five stars: It came with several replacement parts and a tool to loosen the bottom of the jars. I haven't used any of those yet but I really appreciate that they came with it. With previous mixies I broke the plastic gear teeth by trying to grind jaggery chunks, and I had to take it to a dealer to replace the bottom of the jar. That was in India and cost a couple hundred rupees in 10 minutes, but would be impossible or expensive here in the US, for any model of blender/mixie.

This Review is based on two factors 1. Quality of the product: The Mixer Grinder broke the second time I used it. The whole kitchen started smelling like burnt Plastic, I don't know If I was just unlucky that i got a defective product or the build quality was defective. The positive side of this product is unlike some that I used - this one has a stainless steel bowl in which the blending takes place so it is plastic free. the down side is the steel is very thin and seemed it would crack open with a little pressure. The plastic lids are also very flimsy but its make do. 2 Customer Experience After I placed the order - the Seller contacted me directly - note It was not Amazon - it was the seller who contacted me directly - I was concerned why was the seller contacting me directly - It should be through Amazon. The Seller wanted to make sure that the Address that I had given to Amazon was the correct one and the seller wanted to verify it. That was very strange - no seller had ever contacted me directly it was always via Amazon. How did the seller get my info and why did he have to contact me? that was strange. after the product failed I contacted them and hoped that maybe i was just unlucky and that they would replace it to which they agreed and when I asked about the return label they wanted me to get the label from Fedex ... etc. the situation is like I get a defective product and then I give them the benefit of doubt and hope they would replace it but they want me to pay for the shipping after I have even bought insurance on that product. I think this was unfair and not correct practice on behalf of the seller. This whole process took like a month. Preeti is a reputable brand in India, and I did not expect this from this brand, it is unfortunate that my experience with this brand is making me give one star to this product. I hope Gandhi Appliances will take this as a positive and think of ways to turn this one star into five stars for the future customers of Gandhi Appliances.

After resisting to buy it for years and trying it out with several other blenders, I caved in and bought it. It grinds soaked lentils easily into thick batter, can make chutney easily. I don't have to deal with power transformer or plug converters, it works beautifully!

Durability , stability and size. perfect fit for kitchen

I had been exploring options for Indian cooking and read many reviews online on different mixer grinders. Finally bough this Preethi Eco plus mixer. Have been using it since 4 months. Working great, for making Dosa/Idli batter, chutneys, lentil/masala powders and rice flour as well. I think it is worth the money and very helpful for Indian cooking. 3 different size jars definitely help. It makes little noise but I think this is very much true for most of the mixer grinders I have seen. Easy to clean as well.

I have received one of the jar does not have the cap on where the blade sits inside the jar so I cannot use the mid-size jar. The bigger one works fine, and the smaller one spills out if you are not careful about the lid.

I have tried multiple mixer/grinders in US, however nothing beats Preethi especially for Indian cooking. Grinding fresh or dry coconut into a smooth, grain-free paste for chutneys or gravies requires high RPM and minimal space between the blade and jar floor. Preethi’s small chutney jar can break down tough coconut fibers completely. Also, whole hard spices like star anise, big cardamom etc. pulverize into a fine, aromatic powder in under 60 seconds using short pulses followed by continuous high speed.

Very Disappointed — Think Twice Before Buying! This product may work well if you get a good unit, but if you have any problem with the jar or the mixer does not grind properly, you may be left without any real support. In my case, the jar was not working properly and the mixer was leaving large chunks instead of making a smooth paste. However, the jar was not replaced and I did not receive a proper solution. I even purchased a protection plan, but unfortunately, due to the way my complaint was handled by the Amazon team, I lost the opportunity to get proper support. Now I have no good option left. Even amazon know they did mistake they are not helping only saying contact with product team. My honest advice: Don't buy this product. It's your luck if it works properly. But if you face a problem, getting a replacement or proper support can be extremely difficult.