Kanchipuram Idlis

Kanchipuram, where this snack is popular, is a city in South India known for its resplendent silk saris that come in gorgeous colors and feature woven-gold borders. The steamed rice cakes have a color tinted by turmeric, and they have some crunch and texture from the dal and peppercorns. Serve the idlis with coconut cilantro chutney and sambhar.

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