Idli Sambar

Soft, fluffy steamed rice cakes served with a tangy lentil-vegetable stew — a wholesome South Indian meal.

Cuisine: South Indian (Tamil Nadu) · Style: Light · Protein: Lentils · Total time: 30 minutes · Difficulty: easy · Servings: 4 · Spice: 2/5

Ingredients

• 2 cups idli batter (fermented)
• 1/2 cup toor dal
• 1 drumstick, cut
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 tbsp sambar powder
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp tamarind paste
• Curry leaves
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste

Steps

1. Steam idli batter in moulds for 10-12 minutes.
2. Cook toor dal until soft.
3. Heat oil, temper mustard seeds and curry leaves.
4. Add vegetables and sauté. Add sambar powder and tomato.
5. Add cooked dal, tamarind, salt, and water.
6. Simmer for 15 minutes.
7. Serve idlis with hot sambar and coconut chutney.

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