Kanchipuram Idlis are my favorite, especially since Amma makes a special Kanchipuram Idli Podi for it. The spice powder that gets prepared for Kanchipuram Idlis is different from the regular podi she makes and that makes it all the more interesting one to make. When I had made this idli for Hubby dear the first time, he was so much taken in by that dish. Though the preparation time is no less than the usual idlis, it still made a lot of difference to his liking as he normally doesn't like the plain, bland idlis he says. Though I can eat idlis all three times a day.
When I was discussing with Amma that I haven't taken up my 101 Dosa Varieties, she suggested this Kanchipuram dosa. I knew right away that this was another delicious version. I have no clue if this is a part of the Kanchipuram town or why this has that name. All I know is, we liked this a lot and Konda especially who doesn't like anything in her dosa, actually wanted those other items removed and given to her. She is still not got into the habit of eating onions or other ingredients added to Dosa batter.
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The dosas are very soft and have a wonderful taste with the sour coming from the curds.
Recipe
Kanchipuram Dosa
Ingredients
- 200 gms Rice Raw
- 200 gms Rice Par Boiled
- 100 gms Urad Dal
- 100 gms Curds / Yogurt
- 1 tsp Methi / Fenugreek Seeds
Seasoning (This is done after it is fermented)
- 1 tsp Peppercorns Whole (broken into half)
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Bengal Gram
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
- Curry Leaves few
Added as such
- 1 medium Onions
- 1 long Green Chillies
Instructions
How to make Kanchipuram Dosa
The Batter
- Wash and soak the rice along with methi for 2 - 3 hrs, grind as you would do with the regular dosas.
- Once the batter is ground, mix in the curds to the batter and ferment overnight.
The Seasoning
- Heat cooking oil, saute all the whole spices and add to the batter. Add finely chopped onions and green chilies as such.
- Heat a tawa and grease with cooking oil. Spread out one ladleful of batter as the regular dosa. Simmer, cover with a lid, and don't flip over.
- Serve with Chutney and Sambar.
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Hamaree Rasoi says
Nice fluffy dosa....perfect texture..
Champa says
My goodness. Look at those holes. I am sure I will love this dosa. Where is the recipe for the special podi that your Amma makes to go with this?
savitha ramesh says
so fluffy dosai.love the texture and picture.
Smitha says
they look soft n delicious...i am soo tempted...pass me a few plzzz
Smitha
harini-jaya says
yet another dosa variety..I once read about 300 varieties of dosas!! But I was too naive then to keep the booklet (about 18 yrs back I think)
Now Serving says
Nice presentation! Good one, Valli 🙂
Reshmi Mahesh says
They look so soft with that cute pores....
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Srivalli says
Champa, I have given the link in the post..:)
Thanks everybody!
veena krishnakumar says
wow....love the look. So inviting ...
Divya.M says
wow...fluffy and wonderful finish valli....
Red Chillies says
Thanks for sending this along, and the other dosa recipe as well Srivalli. This looks delicious.
Paaka Shaale says
I had heard of Kanchhipuram Idli. But never dosa. Will surely try this 🙂
Chitra says
I make kanchipuram idly. dosa is new to me. Love this version. Will give a try for sure.
Priya says
Dosa looks excellent, never tried making this dosas,thanks for sharing Valli..
Malar Gandhi says
Love kanchipuram dosa, very spicy one.
Krithi's Kitchen says
The dosas looks super-soft and spongy... Sooo goood..
ila says
Wonderful and pluffy dosas 🙂
Divya Vikram says
Valli, I am craving for these dosas now 🙂
Gayathri Anand says
Dosa looks so soft anf fluffy ...should try this soon..
Sonia says
The dosa is looking great...very soft and sumptous !
Suman Singh says
oh that food platter makes me hungry now...dosa looks perfect n irresistible..yumm!
Padma says
Looks so soft and fluffy. Kids can have this without any fuss.
VeenaAravind says
Ths looks so much like the kal dosa..very soft,,n i like softer dosas 🙂
Soumya says
wow...dosa looks great and tempting.I am going to try this for tomorrows breakfast...Thanks for sharing...
Can u please send this lovely dosa to the event
Sreelu says
Srivalli, this is really delicious, I am going to give this a try and let you know how it turned out.
Usha says
Yummy dosa!
PriyaVaasu says
Softy Softy Dosas!!! Adding curd, does this magic, Let me try this next time!!!!