Kanchipuram Idli Recipe - Kancheepuram Kovil Idli Recipe (2024)

Kanchipuram Idli Recipe - Kancheepuram Kovil Idli Recipe (1)

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Kanchipuram Idli is one of the most popular South Indian Idli recipe that is originated from Tamilnadu - Kanchipuram Varadaraja Perumal temple's madapalli. This idli is served as temple prasadam. Its a world famous idli. Recently I tried this Iyengar style idli recipe from " The Hindu" food safari section. 3 different recipes were given there from the temple and hotels of Kancheepuram. Every time I used to follow my cook book recipe for making Kancheepuram Idli which I have mentioned below as recipe 2. This time I tried Kanjeevaram Varadaraja perumal temple recipe ( Koil idli). It came out really well.

We loved its taste.

The specialty of this idli lies in steaming it using “Mandharai leaves” . But I used banana leaves here. I steamed the idli in a big tumbler lined with banana leaf. Normally the cooking time of idli takes 2 hours as they make in kudalai ( a hollow bamboo rod). So Its also known as kudalai idli and Kovil idli. But I used pressure cooker to steam idli. Also the consistency of batter should be slightly coarse and thick to get the above texture in the picture.

Remember one thing, you should eat it hot. Otherwise idli will become slightly hard when warm. If you grind it too smooth, it will resemble our usual idli but it comes out very soft even after it cools down. This idli tastes the best with coconut chutney and idli podi. I’ve had this with sambar too. But I feel coconut chutney is the best side dish. My husband loves this idli a lot. With the pleasant aroma of steamed banana leaves, it tastes delicious & very soft .

Try it and let me know how it tasted. Lets see how to prepare Kanchipuram idli using two different recipes.

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Kanchipuram Idli Recipe


Kanchipuram Idli Recipe - Kancheepuram Kovil Idli Recipe (4) How to make Kanchipuram idli - 2 recipes shared here

Cuisine: Indian

Category: Breakfast

Serves:4

Prep time: 16H(with fermentation)

Cook time: 20 Min

Total time: 16H20Min

INGREDIENTS
1 cup - 250ml

Recipe 1 – Temple version
  • Raw rice / Pacharisi – 2 cups
  • Urad dal – 1 cup
  • Methi seeds – 1/2 tsp
  • Ghee – 1/4 cup
  • Cumin seeds – 2 tsp
  • Pepper corns – 1.5 tsp
  • Dry ginger powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Curry leaves - few
  • Asafetida/Hing – 1/2 tsp
  • Salt & water – As needed
Recipe 2 – Cookbook version
  • Par Boiled rice / idli rice – 1/2 cup
  • Raw rice – 1/2 cup
  • Urad dal – 1/2 cup
  • Pepper corns – 1/2 tsp
  • Jeera – 1/2 tsp
  • Ghee – 2 tbsp
  • Sesame / Gingely oil – 2 tbsp
  • Hing / Asafetida – 1/2 tsp
  • Curry leaves – a few
  • Dry ginger / Sukku – 1/2 inch piece (crushed) (optional ) (you can use powder too)
  • Salt – as required.

HOW TO MAKE KANCHIPURAM IDLI - METHOD

RECIPE – 1 (TEMPLE VERSION FROM THE HINDU)

  • Soak rice , dal and methi seeds together for 4-5 hours. Grind them to a slightly coarse paste adding salt & required water. The batter should be thick.
  • Allow it to ferment for 12 hrs or overnight. The next day morning add jeera, pepper corns, ghee, hing and curry leaves. Mix well.

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  • Grease a tumbler with oil and line it with banana leaf . Pour the batter, fill it. Add water till half of the pressure cooker base and keep the tumbler inside it. Close it with a lid.

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  • Steam it for 30 minutes to 1 hour. check it with the back of a spoon. If it comes out clean, idli is done..

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    Enjoy hot idli with coconut chutney !!

    RECIPE – 2 ( from cookbook)

  • Soak the dal and rice together for 2-3 hours. Wash , drain the water and grind .
  • Please don't add more water to grind.The batter should be thick and little coarse.
  • After grinding the batter add salt , hing and mix well. Allow the batter to ferment overnight. The next day morning add crushed pepper , jeera , dry ginger powder , curry leaves , Ghee and sesame oil to the batter and mix well.
  • If u feel the batter is too thick, add a ladleful of water to it. Do not disturb the batter for 30 mins- 1 hour. After 1 hour , place the banana leaf on the idly plate and pour the batter.
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  • Steam it for 15 to 30 mins.Once its done ,prick the idly with the backside of spoon and see whether the idlI is non sticky . At this stage the idli is cooked well.
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  • Remove and serve hot with coconut chutney !

Note

  • As per the original recipe, the batter should be ground till coarse(rava consistency). But most of the time I grind the batter smooth. U 'll get a really soft idli !! My family likes that way.

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FAQs

What is Kanchipuram IDLI made of? ›

Kanchipuram idli is a different from the idlis popularly eaten for breakfast. The batter is similar to the regular idli and dosa batter which is allowed to ferment overnight. Cumin, pepper, ginger, asafoetida and curry leaves are added to the fermented batter for a savoury flavour.

What is the price of kanchipuram idli? ›

Veg Item. Kanchipuram Idli (2pcs) . Costs: 70 rupees, Description: Mildly spiced traditional idlis with cumin seed, ginger, pepper giving it a distinctive, served with two chutneys and gun powder. Swipe right to add item to cart.

Why is my idli batter not fluffy? ›

Idlis are hard and dense, not soft & fluffy.

More often than not, this happens when the batter has heated up during grinding. Like I mentioned above, use cold water, and even some ice cubes while grinding the urad dal. This is especially important if you are using a blender to grind the dal.

What is tatte idli? ›

Thatte Idli is a popular variant of Idli (rice cake). While regular idli is smaller and thinner, This idli is larger in circumference as well as thickness and gets its name from the circular disc type bowl in which it is made.

What made the idli soft and fluffy? ›

Add yeast cells to the batter of idli and dosa. The fungus undergoes anaerobic fermentation. Fungi use fermentable sugars and convert them into ethanol and carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide gas raises the dough and becomes soft and fluffy.

What are the major ingredients of idli? ›

The main ingredients of idli are black gram, rice, salt and water.

Which state made kanchipuram idli? ›

Kanchipuram idli is popular in Tamil Nadu and other south Indian states.

Is Idli famous in Tamil Nadu? ›

Idli is made with a mixture of urad dal and rice and looks like a small, spongy pancake once cooked and is one of the signature dishes of Tamil Nadu.

What is the price of oatmeal Idli? ›

₹ 175.00. Soft, fluffy, delicious Idli, enriched with the goodness of Oats and ready in an instant.

Is it OK to add soda to idli batter? ›

Usually people add baking soda to the batter of rice, dal and rava for idli so that it becomes more soft and spongy while making idli. However, if you add Eno in it, the Idlis will be much softer. It has the properties to ferment things quickly, so mix half to one packet of plain Eno in the batter.

When should we add baking soda in idli batter? ›

Can I refrigerate the batter overnight and make idlis next morning? Yes, you can. But add Eno or baking soda just before steaming. The batter will also thicken.

Is idli is a junk food? ›

Moreover, since idli doesn't contain lipids, saturated fats, or cholesterol, it is very low on the calorie count. In fact, it only has 39 calories in each piece, against the recommended 2,000 calories per day. Idli is thus among the healthiest foods for your diet plan.

What do you call idli in English? ›

Idli or idly (/ɪdliː/) (plural: idlis) is a type of savoury rice cake, originating from South India, popular as a breakfast food in Southern India and in Sri Lanka.

Is idli healthier than rice? ›

Using whole grain or multigrain batter for making idli is a healthier option compared to refined rice. Whole grains retain fiber and provide additional nutrients, while multigrain batters enhance nutritional value. Adding vegetables increases fiber, vitamin, and mineral content.

What is the origin of kanchipuram idli? ›

A visit to the medieval Varadaraja Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, is a unique culinary experience. Here, in the temple kitchen, is where the famous Kanchipuram idli is made. The story goes that a Vijayanagar king (14th-17th century A.D.) ordered that this offering be made to the deity.

Is idli made of rice or Suji? ›

Idli
Alternative namesIdly, iddali
Region or stateSouth India
Associated cuisineIndia, Sri Lanka
Serving temperatureHot with a condiment such as sambar or chutney in South India, ghugni and aloo dum in East India
Main ingredientsBlack lentils (de-husked), rice
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What is the raw material of idli? ›

Idli is a traditional fermented rice and black gram based food. Idli batter is prepared by soaking polished parboiled rice and decorticated black gram for 4 h at 30 ± 1 °C in water. The soaked mass was ground using a grinder with adequate amount of water.

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