Kanchipuram Idli (With Step-Wise Pictures)
Kanchipuram Idli also called as Kovil Idli, is a very famous food of kanchipuram.. Its prepared first at Sri Varadharaja Perumal temple madapalli in kanchipuram..
Traditionally its steamed in a flat pan, cut into slices and served.. And the batter is also seasoned resulting in increased taste!! Give this recipe a try!! Here is the recipe...
Ingredients:
For Batter:
Idli Rice - 1 cup
Raw Rice - 1 cup (Pachharisi)
Urad Dal - 3/4 cup
Fenugreek Seeds - 1 tsp
Salt - As required
For Seasoning:
Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp (Seeragam)
Pepper - 1 tsp (Whole or Crushed Coarsely)
Cashew Nuts - 1 tsp (optional)
Asafoetida - pinch
Curry Leaves - few
Procedure:
- Soak everything under 'For Batter' for 3-4 hours and grind it. Let the batter ferment over night.
- In the morning , take a flat pan. I used a cake pan. Place a Banana leaf in the cake pan and add batter to it.
- Steam it for 20-25 minutes.
- Cut idlis into shape you wish.. I used coffee filter base for cutting.
- Serve with sambar and Chutney of your choice..
- I am serving it with varuthu aracha sambar and Raw Mango Chutney..
