Wholesome South Indian Sambar Idli Recipe

Indian cuisine · 225 calories

Wholesome South Indian Sambar Idli recipe

About this recipe

Wholesome South Indian Sambar Idli is a comforting and nutritious dish that brings together fluffy steamed rice-lentil cakes (idlis) paired with a flavorful and mildly spiced lentil and vegetable stew (sambar). Packed with protein, fiber, and a medley of vegetables, this dish is perfect for an active family breakfast. The sambar offers a balance of tanginess and warmth from tamarind and spices, while the idlis provide a light and wholesome base. Ideal for weight loss goals, this recipe uses minimal oil and focuses on balanced nutrition, making it both delicious and healthy.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Idli Rice
  • 500 g Urad Dal
  • 200 g Fenugreek Seeds
  • 500 g Toor Dal
  • 250 g Carrot
  • 500 gm Eggplant
  • 250 g French Beans
  • 500 g Onion
  • 100 g Tamarind Paste
  • 50 g Masala Sambhar
  • 100 g Curry Leaves
  • - Dry Red Chillies
  • 100G Oleo
  • 100 g Salt
  • 500 g Tomato - Hybrid
  • 20 g Turmeric Powder
  • 100 g Yellow Mustard Seeds

Instructions

  1. 1. Wash and soak the idli rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds separately for 4-6 hours. Grind them into a smooth batter, mix well, and let it ferment overnight.
  2. 2. In a pressure cooker, wash and cook the toor dal with 1/2 tsp turmeric powder until soft. Mash it well and set aside.
  3. 3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add curry leaves, dried red chilies, and sliced onions. Sauté until onions are soft.
  4. 4. Add diced carrots, brinjal, and green beans to the pan. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, then add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened.
  5. 5. Add tamarind pulp, sambar powder, and salt to the vegetables. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  6. 6. Add the mashed dal to the pan, mix thoroughly, and simmer for 10 minutes. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
  7. 7. Grease idli plates, pour the fermented batter into the molds, and steam for 10-12 minutes until idlis are fluffy and cooked through.
  8. 8. Serve the hot idlis with the prepared sambar on the side. Garnish the sambar with fresh coriander leaves, if desired.