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tri-colour idli
How to make Tri-Colour Idli
Written by Jayashree

Tri-colour idli is idli of saffron, white and green colour. A post to celebrate 75th Independence of India.

As India celebrates its 75th Independence Day, it is indeed a moment of joy and pride for every Indian. The hard won freedom is cherished and celebrated. Many lives were lost and the struggle was unbearable. Today, we have come a long way since then. Remembering the great leaders who underwent treacherous sufferings to make us a free country.

The Indian flag is tri-colour or tiranga as it it popularly known. It was designed by Pingali Venkayya. It is a horizontal, rectangular flag with saffron, white and green colours. The Ashoka Chakra  in the middle is navy blue in colour. Saffron stands for renounciation, white denotes the path of truth and green represents the relation to the vegetation life. The Ashoka Chakra signifies motion. Our country should be moving ahead and we should never dread the change.

As the country moves ahead to celebrate the 76th year of Independence, here is a small contribution from me. Tri-Colour Idli is a platter of colourful idlis. Earlier, I have shared Tri-colour Pulav, do check it.

tri-colour idli

tri-colour idli

Tri-Colour Idli :

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup  urad dal
  • 1 cup iidli rawa ( 2 cup for wet grinder)
  • water
  • salt
  • 1/2 cup spinach
  • 1 tablespoon coriander
  • 1 green chilli
  • 1 carrot

Method :

To make idli batter:

  1. Soak urad dal for two hours.
  2. Before grinding, soak the cream of rice in water. If you are using mixer, use one cup of cream of rice. If you are grinding in the wet-grinder, soak two cups of cream of rice.
  3. Grind urad dal with water.
  4. Remove the batter in a wide bowl. Add the soaked cream of rice to it and mix thoroughly using your hand.
  5. Close a lid and keep it in a warm place to ferment.
  6. Next day, mix salt to it.
  7. Divide the batter into three parts.

To make saffron / orange colour idli :

  1. Make a puree of carrot.
  2. Mix it one part of the batter.
  3. Grease the tray, pour the batter and steam it.
  4. Initially, keep it on a medium high for five minutes. Then, steam it on a low flame.
  5. Once, they are done, turn off.
  6. Unmold after sometime.

To make white colour idli:

  1. Steam them in the regular way.

To make green colour idli:

  1. Blanch the spinach along with coriander.
  2. Once it cools, grind it with a green chilli.
  3. Mix the puree in the other bowl of batter.
  4. Put a spoonful of batter in each of the compartments.
  5. Steam it for eight to ten minutes.
  6. Green colour idlis are ready.

Take a tip: 

  • Serve idli with chutney and sambar.
  • Take a note about the use of quantity of idli rawa. Check in the method to make idli batter.
  • Use of coriander and green chilli is optional. It gives a good taste.
  • Do not store the mixed batter in the refrigerator.
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Tri-colour Idli Recipe

Tri-colour idli is a platter of colourful idlis. It is made using natural ingredients available in the kitchen.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine karnataka
Keyword idli variety, tri-colour idli

Equipment

  • wide bowl, lids, ladle, 3 medium bowls, idli stand, idli cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 cup urad dal
  • 1 cup iidli rawa 2 cup for wet grinder
  • water
  • salt
  • 1/2 cup spinach
  • 1 tablespoon coriander
  • 1 green chilli
  • 1 carrot

Instructions

  • To make idli batter:
  • Soak urad dal for two hours.
  • Before grinding, soak the cream of rice in water. If you are using mixer, use one cup of cream of rice. If you are grinding in the wet-grinder, soak two cups of cream of rice.
  • Grind urad dal with water.
  • Remove the batter in a wide bowl. Add the soaked cream of rice to it and mix thoroughly using your hand.
  • Close a lid and keep it in a warm place to ferment.
  • Next day, mix salt to it.
  • Divide the batter into three parts.

TO MAKE SAFFRON/ORANGE COLOUR IDLI

  • Make a puree of carrot.
  • Mix it one part of the batter.
  • Grease the tray, pour the batter and steam it.
  • Initially, keep it on a medium high for five minutes. Then, steam it on a low flame.
  • Once, they are done, turn off.
  • Unmould after sometime.

TO MAKE WHITE COLOUR IDLI

  • Steam them in the regular way.

To MAKE GREEN COLOUR IDLI

  • Blanch the spinach along with coriander.
  • Once it cools, grind it with a green chilli.
  • Mix the puree in the other bowl of batter.
  • Put a spoonful of batter in each of the compartments.
  • Steam it for around ten minutes.
  • Green colour idlis are ready.

Notes

Make use of idli rawa as per the instructions given.
Adjust the quantity of water while grinding the batter.
Use of coriander is optional, but it gives a good taste.
tri-colour idli

tri-colour idli

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Seema
Seema
1 year ago

5 stars
How cute is this idea!! Idlies are always made at home, your recipe not only adds variety but also variety.

archana
archana
1 year ago

5 stars
Hey, that is such a lovely way to celebrate Independence day! Simple and colourful Idlis made with natural colours.

Mayuri Patel
1 year ago

5 stars
A wonderful way to celebrate Independence Day with a healthy and naturally coloured idlis.

Priya Vj
1 year ago

5 stars
Thats a befitting tribute to celebrate the 75th independence day of India ..jai Hind .

Kalyani
1 year ago

5 stars
naturally coloured tricolour idlis perfect for the I-day celebrations

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