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Tamil Nadu, India

Idli & Sambar

Steamed rice cakes with a tangy lentil stew and coconut chutney.

Calories
350 kcal
Protein
12g
Carbs
60g
Fat
6g
Time
25 min
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Idli & Sambar

Ingredients

2 servings
  • Idli batter500 ml
  • Toor dal0.5 cup
  • Sambar powder2 tbsp
  • Drumstick / mixed veg2 cup
  • Tamarind1 tbsp
  • Coconut0.5 cup

Method

  1. 1

    Steam the idlis for 10–12 minutes until a knife comes out clean.

  2. 2

    Pressure cook toor dal until soft and whisk smooth.

  3. 3

    Simmer vegetables with tamarind water and sambar powder.

  4. 4

    Add dal, simmer 5 minutes, finish with a curry-leaf tempering.

  5. 5

    Serve idlis hot with sambar and chutney.