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Idli Sambar is a popular South Indian dish that consists of steamed, rice and lentil-based dumplings called Idli, and a flavorful lentil soup known as Sambar. This dish provides a balanced meal, as it includes essential nutrients like protein, carbohydrates, and fiber. Plus, it's easily digestible, making it a popular breakfast or brunch choice. The tangy and spicy Sambar pairs perfectly with the soft and fluffy idlis.
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Recipe
Ingredients
For Idli
idli rice
2 cups
urad dal (black gram)
1 cup
fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon
Salt to taste For Sambar
toor dal (pigeon pea)
1 cup
mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, drumstick, etc.)
2 cups
sambar powder
2 tablespoons
tomato
1
asafoetida
A pinch
Salt to taste
tamarind paste
1 tablespoon
mustard seeds
1 teaspoon
A few curry leaves
Directions
Step 1:
Soak the rice and dal separately for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Step 2:
Grind both separately to a smooth paste and mix together with salt.
Step 3:
Let the batter ferment for 8-10 hours.
Step 4:
Next, pour the batter into greased idli moulds and steam for 10-12 minutes. For Sambar
Step 5:
Cook the dal and vegetables in a pressure cooker.
Step 6:
In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves.
Step 7:
Add the chopped tomato, sambar powder, tamarind paste, and salt.
Step 8:
Add the cooked dal and vegetables and bring it to a boil.
Step 9:
Serve the hot Idlis with the Sambar.
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