Idli Sambhar
South Indian

Idli Sambhar

Soft, steamed rice cakes served with tangy lentil soup and coconut chutney.

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Servings

4

Difficulty

easy

Type

Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • Idli batter3 cups
  • Toor dal1 cup
  • Sambhar powder2 tbsp
  • Tamarind paste1 tbsp
  • Mixed vegetables1 cup
  • Mustard seeds1 tsp
  • Curry leaves8-10

Nutrition

Calories240
Protein10g
Carbs42g
Fat4g

Instructions

  1. 1

    Grease idli moulds with oil. Pour batter into each mould and steam for 12-15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Pressure cook toor dal until soft. Mash well and set aside.

  3. 3

    Cook vegetables in tamarind water with sambhar powder until tender.

  4. 4

    Add mashed dal to the vegetables. Prepare tempering with mustard seeds and curry leaves.

  5. 5

    Pour tempering into sambhar. Serve hot idlis with sambhar and coconut chutney.