Kancheepuram Idli Recipe: A Divine and Flavorful Offering
Kancheepuram Idli is a special prasadam offered to Varadarajaswami of Kancheepuram. This unique idli recipe, slightly spicier and more aromatic than regular idlis, is a divine treat for devotees and food enthusiasts alike. Recreate the magic of Kancheepuram at home with this authentic recipe. Ingredients: 2 cups parboiled rice 2 cups raw rice 2 cups urad dal (preferably black husked) Salt to taste 2 cups yogurt 10-12 cashew nuts, broken into pieces 1 tsp whole black pepper 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 small piece of ginger, finely chopped 1 to 2 cups ghee 1/2 tsp green chilly paste (optional) Instructions: Soak the Ingredients : Wash the urad dal and rice separately, then soak them in water for at least 2 hours. Grind the Batter : Grind the soaked urad dal to a fine paste in a grinder. Coarsely grind the rice separately in a mixer or blender. Mix the ground urad dal, rice, and salt together in a large bowl. Let the mixture ferment overnight. Prepare the Batter : After fermentation, add yogurt t