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    Home » Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner Recipes » Varadaraja Perumal Kovil Idli

    Varadaraja Perumal Kovil Idli

    Published: Sep 17, 2017 · Modified: Sep 23, 2020 by Srivalli · 2 Comments

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    Kanchipuram Varadaraja Perumal Kovil Idli is quite popular and I already have two different recipes, Kanchipuram Idli Recipe and Kanchipuram Idli Recipe ver 2 from different sources, each clamining to be the actual recipe. I came to know yet another recipe for the same from Amma's diary. We are very fond of the first two recipes, even have a specific podi made for this. So when Amma told me about this yet another version, we were eager to make it.

    This recipe was also delicious and we knew we have another Idli Variety added to our list. We mostly make these specific ones for our Saturday dinner as Kids have their standard Maggi for Saturday night. That leaves us four to make our own meal. On these days, we end up experimenting with new dishes.

    So if you are interested in trying new Idli recipes, this is something you must make. With Navratri coming up, this is an ideal nievedyam you can make as well.

    Another version of Kanchipuram Idli that you can try!

    Varadaraja Perumal Kovil Idli

    Ingredients Needed

    For the Idli Batter
    3 cups Raw Rice
    1 cup Urad Dal

    For Seasoning

    1 tsp Cumin Seeds
    1 tsp Peppercorns
    1/2 tsp Dry Ginger Powder / Sonth powder,
    10 numbers Cashews nuts
    Few Curry Leaves fried in ghee
    A pinch Asofeiotida / Hing
    1 tsp Ghee
    1 tsp Salt

    For the Batter

    Wash the rice and Urad dal together and soak for 2 hours.
    Grind together to get a smooth batter with just enough water.
    Add salt and ferment overnight.

    For Seasoning

    Before steaming add 1 tsp each of cumin, whole pepper, 1/2 tsp Dry Ginger Powder / Sonth powder, 10 numbers of cashews, fried curry leaves and hing to the batter. Add 1 tsp ghee. Mix everything well.

    Grease the idli molds with ghee/oil, pour a ladleful of spiced batter and place the plates in the cooker pan.
    Steam for 15 mins
    Makes 20 idlis

    If you have read the other Kanchipuram Idlis, we have made them in a special small tumblers. For this recipe, we went ahead using the regular Idli plates. You can make this as plate idlis as it is offered in temple.

    Varadaraja Perumal Idli
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    Varadaraja Perumal Kovil Idli

    Varadaraja Perumal Kovil Idli is a popular Idli variety available around Kanchipuram and Chennai. Seasoned and spiced, this makes a wonderful dish to enjoy.
    Course Breakfast, Dinner
    Cuisine Tamil Nadu
    By Cook Method Steamed
    Dish Type Idli Varieties
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 27 minutes
    Servings 20 pieces
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    For the Idli Batter

    • 3 cups Raw Rice
    • 1 cup Urad dal

    For Seasoning

    • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
    • 1 tsp Peppercorns
    • 1/2 tsp Dry Ginger Powder / Sonth powder
    • 10 numbers Cashews Nuts
    • Few Curry Leaves fried in ghee
    • A pinch Asafoetida / Hing
    • 1 tsp Ghee
    • 1 tsp Salt

    Instructions

    For the Batter

    • Wash the rice and Urad dal together and soak for 2 hours.
    • Grind together to get a smooth batter with just enough water.
    • Add salt and ferment overnight.

    For Seasoning

    • Before steaming add 1 tsp each of cumin, whole pepper, 1/2 tsp Dry Ginger Powder / Sonth powder, 10 numbers of cashews and fried curry leaves and hing to the batter. Add 1 tsp ghee. Mix everything well.
    • Grease the idli molds with ghee/oil, pour a ladleful of spiced batter and place the plates in the cooker pan.
    • Steam for 15 mins
    • Makes 20 idlis

    Notes

    If you have read the other Kanchipuram Idlis, we have made them in a special small tumblers.
    For this recipe, we went ahead using the regular Idli plates. You can make this as plate idlis as it is offered in temple.
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    1. Mireille Roc (@ChefMireille) says

      September 18, 2017 at 5:27 am

      looks like quite a flavorful version of idli

      Reply
    2. Sujas kitchen says

      September 26, 2017 at 7:35 am

      Plate idli's bring back nostalgic memories, Valli. Nice version of the ever green idli.

      Reply

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