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Idli Sambar

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Idli Sambar

Idli Sambar pairs soft steamed rice cakes with a flavorful lentil and vegetable stew from South India.

Prep 25minCook 30min4 servings

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Ingredients (4 servings)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit
idli batter	700	ml
toor dal	150	g
tomato	150	g
onion	120	g
sambar powder	2	tbsp
tamarind water	80	ml
mustard seeds	0.5	tsp
cooking oil	1	tbsp

Instructions

1
Pour batter into idli molds, steam for 10-12 minutes, then cool slightly and unmold.
2
Cook toor dal until soft and mash lightly.
3
Sauté onion and tomato, then add sambar powder.
4
Add cooked dal and tamarind water, then simmer 10 minutes.
5
Temper mustard seeds in oil, add to sambar, and serve with idli.

Tips

Let idli rest for 2 minutes after steaming for easier unmolding.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

360

kcal

Protein

13

g

Carbs

62

g

Fat

6

g

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