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    Home » Breakfast / Tiffins » Kanchipuram Style Idli with left over idli batter

    Kanchipuram Style Idli with left over idli batter

    Posted on December 17, 2014 · Last Updated on January 9, 2019 · By Srividhya G · 12 Comments

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    Here is a simple recipe prepared with left over idli batter. I have already posted idli batter pakoras. So today I am posting yet another idli recipe but with a small twist – Kanchipuram Style Idli. Basically this is like sautéed vegetable idli.

    KanchipuramIdli

    Yeah you read the title right. Its not kanchipuram Idli but its kanchipuram style idly. The original kanchipuram Idli is foot long and you use toor dhals while grinding the batter. I am looking out for the traditional recipe. But meanwhile thought of posting this pseudo kanchipuram Idli. If you got bored of regular Idli, this would be a nice variation. :-) Just do the tadka and  include your favorite veggies and add it to the batter and steam it in your favorite shaped vessel. And you are done. :-) I am just using carrots along with tadka and its completely optional. So here is the recipe.

     

    Ingredients:

    • Left over Idli batter – 2.5 cups
    • 1 grated carrot.
    • Oil – 2 tbsps
    • Mustard seeds – 2 tsps
    • Grated ginger – 2 tsps
    • Channa dhal – 2 tsps
    • Curry leaves – 1 strand
    • Cilantro chopped – 2 tbsps
    • Salt – ½ tsp
    • Hing – ¼ tsp
    • Green chilly chopped – 1
    • Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

    Method:

    • Heat the kadai and add oil.
    • Once the oil is hot add mustard seeds, urad dhal, channa dhal and hing.
    • As they start to splutter, add the green chillies.
    • Saute it for a minute and then add the grated carrots.
    • Add salt and turmeric powder and let it cook for 4 to 5 minutes.

    SauteingTheCarrot

    • Add the cilantro and curry leaves and cook for a minute. The masala is ready now.
    • Let it cool and add it to the left over idli batter and mix well.

    LeftOverIdliBatterAfterAddingVeggies

    • Grease the vessel with oil in which you are going to steam the idli. (You can use regular idli trays also)

    ReadyToBeSteam

    • Pour the batter and steam it for 15 minutes.

    AfterSteaming

    Thats it. Let it cool and remove the idly from the vessel and cut into desired shapes. Serve hot with chutney or sambhar.    

    Notes:

    • Adjust salt according to the sourness of the batter.
    • Grated cauliflower, carrots and cabbage can be added too.
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    Kanchipuram Style Idli with left over idli batter

    A simple idli recipe prepared with left over idli batter sautéed with vegetables and with simple tempering.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Calories:
    Author: Srividhya G

    Ingredients

    • Left over Idli batter - 2.5 cups
    • 1 grated carrot.
    • Oil - 2 tbsps
    • Mustard seeds - 2 tsps
    • Grated ginger - 2 tsps
    • Channa dhal - 2 tsps
    • Curry leaves - 1 strand
    • Cilantro chopped - 2 tbsps
    • Salt - ½ tsp
    • Hing - ¼ tsp
    • Green chilly chopped - 1
    • Turmeric powder - ½ tsp

    Instructions

    • Heat the kadai and add oil.
    • Once the oil is hot add mustard seeds, urad dhal, channa dhal and hing.
    • As they start to splutter, add the green chillies.
    • Saute it for a minute and then add the grated carrots.
    • Add salt and turmeric powder and let it cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
    • Add the cilantro and curry leaves and cook for a minute. The masala is ready now.
    • Let it cool and add it to the left over idly batter and mix well.
    • Grease the vessel with oil in which you are going to steam the idly. (You can use regular idly trays also)
    • Pour the batter and steam it for 15 minutes.
    • Thats it. Let it cool and remove the idly from the vessel and cut into desired shapes. Serve hot with chutney or sambhar.

    Notes

    Adjust salt according to the sourness of the batter.
    Grated cauliflower, carrots and cabbage can be added too.

    I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.

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    1. varinaj says

      December 24, 2014 at 12:02 pm

      Vidhya – looks super interesting. Where do you find “hing” (and…if I can ask, what is it?)?

      Reply
      • srividhya says

        December 24, 2014 at 12:05 pm

        Thanks. Hing is asafoetida. You can find them in Indian stores

        Reply
    2. Traditionally Modern Food says

      December 21, 2014 at 5:25 pm

      I gave tasted one version of kanchipuram idli in tumblr love ur version. Will try soon

      Reply
      • srividhya says

        December 21, 2014 at 8:16 pm

        Sure.. :-)

        Reply
    3. freakyveggie says

      December 18, 2014 at 9:47 am

      Wow.. Sounds interesting and looks tempting :)

      Reply
      • srividhya says

        December 19, 2014 at 9:20 pm

        Thanks FV :-)

        Reply
        • Ars says

          October 22, 2019 at 4:47 am

          Going to try this today

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            October 22, 2019 at 8:50 am

            Thanks. I hope you like it.

            Reply
    4. Malar says

      December 17, 2014 at 8:16 pm

      Wow..it looks super cool!!!

      Reply
      • srividhya says

        December 18, 2014 at 7:07 am

        Thanks ma

        Reply
    5. Aruna Panangipally says

      December 17, 2014 at 7:53 pm

      Delicious way to use idli batter and quite a change from the same old, same old idli!

      Reply
      • srividhya says

        December 18, 2014 at 7:07 am

        Yeah true

        Reply

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