Sambar Idly is a delicious South Indian dish where soft steamed idlis (rice cakes) are served soaked in a flavorful sambar, a spiced lentil-based stew. It's a comforting and wholesome meal often enjoyed for breakfast or as a light meal. Here's how you can make it at home.
Ingredients:
For Idli:
1 cup idli rice
1/2 cup urad dal (split black gram)
1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
Salt to taste
Water (for soaking and grinding)
Oil or ghee for greasing idli molds
Alternatively, you can use ready-made idli batter.
For Sambar:
1/2 cup toor dal (pigeon pea lentils)
1 small carrot, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 small tomato, chopped
1 small brinjal (eggplant) or drumstick (optional)
1-2 tbsp sambar powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1-2 tbsp tamarind pulp
Salt to taste
Water as needed
For Tempering:
1 tbsp oil or ghee
1 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
2 dried red chilies
8-10 curry leaves
A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish