Description
Fluffy Idli served with spicy Sambar, a traditional South Indian dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups idli rice
- 1 cup split urad dal (black gram)
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- For Sambar:
- 1 cup toor dal (pigeon peas)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 potato, diced
- 1 tablespoon sambar powder
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- Water as needed
Instructions
- Soak the idli rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds in separate bowls for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Drain and blend the rice and dal mixture with a little water until smooth and thick.
- Pour into a large bowl, cover, and let it ferment in a warm place for 8-12 hours or until doubled in size.
- For the sambar, rinse the toor dal and cook it in a pressure cooker with 3 cups of water for about 3-4 whistles or until soft.
- Mash the dal and set aside.
- In a pot, heat oil over medium heat, add mustard seeds, and let them splutter.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, turmeric powder, sambar powder, and salt. Stir for a few minutes.
- Add the mashed dal and tamarind paste. Adjust the consistency with water and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Prepare the idli steamer by greasing the idli molds.
- Pour the fermented batter into the molds and steam for about 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Serve the fluffy idlis hot with sambar on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier sambar, add green chilies or red chili powder to taste.
- You can also serve idlis with coconut chutney for a delicious combination.
- Prep Time: 6 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Steaming and Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg