Idli with Sambar and Chutney
Soft steamed idli served with a hearty lentil-vegetable sambar and two vibrant chutneys. This quick version uses pantry staples to bring the classic South Indian breakfast to your table in about 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 4 pieces idli
- ½ cup toor dal
- 1 cup mixed vegetables
- 1 tbsp sambar powder
- ½ cup coconut chutney
- ½ cup tomato chutney
Instructions
- 1
In a pot, combine 0.5 cup toor dal, 1 cup mixed vegetables, 1 tbsp sambar powder, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then simmer until dal is soft and vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
- 2
While sambar cooks, steam 4 idli pieces according to package instructions until fluffy and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Serve the hot idli on a plate with 0.5 cup coconut chutney and 0.5 cup tomato chutney on the side. Pour the sambar over or alongside, and garnish with curry leaves and a lime wedge if desired.
- 4
For extra flavor, temper the sambar with mustard seeds and curry leaves in hot oil for 1 minute before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- pot
- steamer
- knife
- cutting board
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