Kanchipuram, is an ancient city in southern India’s Tamil Nadu state. Considered a holy pilgrimage site by Hindus. The 8th-century Kailasanathar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is a vast complex with intricate sandstone carvings. Ulagalanda Perumal Temple a most popular temple, houses a huge statue of Lord Vishnu.
Varadharaja Perumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in the holy city of Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the Divya Desams, the 108 temples of Vishnu believed to have been visited by the 12 poet saints, or Alwars,Athi varathar, in this temple Idly was very popular and authentic prasadam served to vishnu, the rice rava and unskinned urad dhal batter fermented overnight and make soft and fluffy idlies.
Traditionally, Kanchipuram idlis are steamed in dried ‘Mantharai’ (camel’s foot tree leaf) leaf cups which gives a unique flavor and aroma to this Kanchipuram idli. If this leaf is not available can use banana leaves also.
You can also use a greased tumbler or a thick bottomed flat based round vessel, Or you can steam them in the regular idli plates.
Try this authentic traditional recipe at home and post your comments below.
