About
Sambar Idli is a popular South Indian dish made with steamed rice and lentil cakes. It is usually served with a spicy lentil-based vegetable stew called sambar and a variety of chutneys. Sambar Idli is a popular breakfast dish in South India. It is a healthy and nutritious dish that is low in fat and high in protein.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
4.0
Fats
18.6
Carbs
1.5
Fibre
2.5
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Recipe
Ingredients
idli batter
2 cups
toor dal
1/2 cup
chana dal
1/4 cup
urad dal
1/4 cup
moong dal
1/4 cup
masoor dal
1/4 cup
peanuts
1/4 cup
sesame seeds
1/4 cup
coriander seeds
1/4 cup
cumin seeds
1/4 cup
fenugreek seeds
1/4 cup
curry leaves
1/4 cup
tamarind paste
1/4 cup
jaggery
1/4 cup
grated coconut
1/4 cup
chopped onion
1/4 cup
chopped tomato
1/4 cup
chopped green chillies
1/4 cup
chopped ginger
1/4 cup
chopped garlic
1/4 cup
chopped coriander leaves
1/4 cup
oil
1/4 cup
Salt to taste
Directions
Step 1:
Heat oil in a pan and add all the dals, peanuts, sesame seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, tamarind paste, jaggery, grated coconut, chopped onion, chopped tomato, chopped green chillies, chopped ginger, chopped garlic and chopped coriander leaves.
Step 2:
Fry the ingredients until they are golden brown.
Step 3:
Add the idli batter and mix well.
Step 4:
Add salt to taste and mix well.
Step 5:
Grease the idli moulds with oil and pour the batter into the moulds.
Step 6:
Steam the idlis for 10-15 minutes.
Step 7:
Serve the sambar idlis hot with chutney or sambar.
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