Preparation--

1Take the required portion of the idli batter and divide it into three equal parts. Keep one part as such for the white color of the tricolor idli.

For Orange Color--

1Chop the tomatoes into chunks.

2Saute the tomatoes and red chilies for just a couple of minutes for the raw taste to go.

3Cool it and grind it to a smooth paste.

4Mix it with one portion of the batter to make the orange color of the tiranga idli.

For Green Color--

1Chop the cilantro (or mint leaves) roughly.

2Saute it with the green chilies for just a couple of minutes to remove the raw flavor.

3Cool it and grind it to a smooth paste.

4Mix it with the third portion of the batter to make the green color of the tricolor idli.

5To make the tricolor Idlis

6You can make separate idlies with the three batters and arrange it in tricolor as shown in the picture.

7serve hot.