How to Make Colorful Idly and Dosa

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make sure the idly batter is ready to use.

   Mix the ground ingredients in with the batter., This will allow you to make three different colors., Boil beetroot and carrot in separate saucepans or vessels.
   
   Puree each cooked vegetable separately.
   
   Add water while pureeing, if required., Grind the coriander and curry leaves into a paste-like consistency by adding the required amount of water.
   
   Coriander and curry leaves can also be replaced with mint. , Repeat for the the carrot paste in one batter and the coriander-curry leaves paste in the last batter., Pour the beetroot batter on one plate, carrot batter on another plate and coriander batter on the third plate., Set the idly plates inside the cooker in order to steam., Let it steam for around 10 to 15 minutes., When steamed, the colorful idlis are ready to serve.
   
   Note:
   These idlis goes well with the onion chutney and coconut chutney.
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   Step 2: Sauté the coriander seeds

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   Step 3: cumin seeds and red chillies with 2 to 3 drops of oil together.

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   Step 4: Grind the sauteed mixture.

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   Step 5: Separate the batter into three bowls.

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   Step 6: Prepare the first and second colors.

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   Step 7: Make third color.

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   Step 8: Mix the beetroot paste with one lot of batter in a separate bowl.

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   Step 9: Pour oil onto the idly plates.

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    Step 10: Heat the idly cooker with the water in the bottom.

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    Step 11: Close the lid.

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    Step 12: Serve.

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