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# Kanchipuram Idli Recipe

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## Step-by-step

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, in a large bowl soak 1 cup idli rice, 1 cup raw rice and ¼ tsp methi / fenugreek for 5 hours.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/kanchipuram-idli-recipe-kancheepuram-idli-kanchi-idli-3.jpeg" alt="kanchipuram idli recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    in another bowl soak 1 cup urad dal for 5 hours.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/kanchipuram-idli-recipe-kancheepuram-idli-kanchi-idli-4.jpeg" alt="kanchipuram idli recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    drain off the water and transfer the urad dal into the blender or grinder.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/kanchipuram-idli-recipe-kancheepuram-idli-kanchi-idli-5.jpeg" alt="kanchipuram idli recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    blend to smooth and fluffy batter adding water as required.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/kanchipuram-idli-recipe-kancheepuram-idli-kanchi-idli-6.jpeg" alt="kanchipuram idli recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    transfer the urad dal batter to a large bowl.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/kanchipuram-idli-recipe-kancheepuram-idli-kanchi-idli-7.jpeg" alt="kanchipuram idli recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    drain off the soaked rice into the blender.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/kanchipuram-idli-recipe-kancheepuram-idli-kanchi-idli-8.jpeg" alt="kanchipuram idli recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    blend to the coarse batter (consistency like of rava) adding water as required.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/kanchipuram-idli-recipe-kancheepuram-idli-kanchi-idli-9.jpeg" alt="kanchipuram idli recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    transfer the rice batter to the same mixing bowl.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/kanchipuram-idli-recipe-kancheepuram-idli-kanchi-idli-10.jpeg" alt="kancheepuram idli" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    mix well making sure rice batter and urad dal batter is combined well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/kanchipuram-idli-recipe-kancheepuram-idli-kanchi-idli-11.jpeg" alt="kancheepuram idli" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cover and ferment in warm place for 8 hours or until the batter doubles.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/kanchipuram-idli-recipe-kancheepuram-idli-kanchi-idli-12.jpeg" alt="kancheepuram idli" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    the next day, mix the batter gently without disturbing the air pockets. keep aside.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/kanchipuram-idli-recipe-kancheepuram-idli-kanchi-idli-13.jpeg" alt="kancheepuram idli" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Tempering idli batter

1. in a small kadai heat 2 tbsp gingelly oil and splutter ½ tsp cumin, 1 tsp pepper, pinch hing and 5 cashew.

   <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/kanchipuram-idli-recipe-kancheepuram-idli-kanchi-idli-14.jpeg" alt="kancheepuram idli" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />

2. pour the tempering over the idli batter.

   <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/kanchipuram-idli-recipe-kancheepuram-idli-kanchi-idli-15.jpeg" alt="kancheepuram idli" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />

3. also, add ½ tsp ginger powder and 1 tsp salt.

   <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/kanchipuram-idli-recipe-kancheepuram-idli-kanchi-idli-16.jpeg" alt="kanchi idli" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />

4. mix gently making sure the batter is well combined.

   <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/kanchipuram-idli-recipe-kancheepuram-idli-kanchi-idli-17.jpeg" alt="kanchi idli" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />

5. now heat the banana leaf slightly to make it flexible. you can alternatively use mantharai leaf cups.

   <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/kanchipuram-idli-recipe-kancheepuram-idli-kanchi-idli-18.jpeg" alt="kanchi idli" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />

6. fold slightly and place in a small cup. grease the cup with gingelly oil.

   <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/kanchipuram-idli-recipe-kancheepuram-idli-kanchi-idli-19.jpeg" alt="kanchi idli" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />

7. pour in prepared kanchipuram idli batter into the cups filling ¾.

   <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/kanchipuram-idli-recipe-kancheepuram-idli-kanchi-idli-20.jpeg" alt="kanchi idli" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />

8. place the cups into the steamer and steam for 20 minutes.

   <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/kanchipuram-idli-recipe-kancheepuram-idli-kanchi-idli-21.jpeg" alt="kanchi idli" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />

9. finally, enjoy **kanchipuram idli** with [chutney](/recipes/idli-chutney-recipe-hotel-style) and [sambar](/recipes/south-indian-vegetable-sambar-recipe).

   <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/kanchipuram-idli-recipe-kancheepuram-idli-kanchi-idli-2-1920x1280.jpeg" alt="kancheepuram idli" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />

## Video

<iframe className="w-full aspect-video rounded-xl" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/t9MLnZaI6hQ" title="Video recipe" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen />

## Notes

* firstly, ferment the batter well else the idli will not be soft.

* also, if you do not prefer the gingelly oil flavour, replace with ghee.

* additionally, the batter can be steamed in a large bowl and cut into slices while serving.

* finally, **kancipuram idli recipe** or **kovil idli recipe** tastes great when prepared in mantharai leaf cups.

<Note>
  Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/kanchipuram-idli-recipe-kovil-idli/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/kanchipuram-idli-recipe-kovil-idli/)
</Note>