Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Vegetable Batter

   Take about half a bowl of idli batter. Add finely chopped carrot, French beans, green peas, capsicum, and fresh green coriander. Mix well and don't forget to add a little salt to this mixture.

2. 2.Prepare Cashew-Raisin Batter

   In another half bowl of idli batter, add roasted cashews, raisins, almonds, and roasted peanuts. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly. Add a pinch of salt if desired.

3. 3.Grease Idli Molds

   Lightly brush cooking oil on the idli stand molds to prevent the idlis from sticking.

4. 4.Fill Molds with Batter

   Fill about eight molds with plain idli batter, filling them only halfway as the idlis will expand during steaming. Then, fill the remaining molds with the colorful vegetable batter and the special cashew-raisin batter, also filling them halfway.

5. 5.Steam the Idlis

   Place the filled idli stand into a steamer. Steam on medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes until the idlis are cooked through and fluffy.

6. 6.Serve Hot

   Once the idlis are cooked, wait for two minutes before gently removing them from the molds using a spoon. Serve the hot plain, vegetable, and cashew-raisin idlis with coconut chutney and hot sambar.