Soft Idli Recipe – Fluffy South Indian Idli at Home
Soft, fluffy idli made from fermented rice and urad dal batter — a classic South Indian breakfast served with coconut chutney and sambar.
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Soft steamed idlis paired with a vegetable-lentil sambar for a complete South Indian breakfast.
About
Idli Sambar is a familiar breakfast built around soft steamed idlis paired with a vegetable-lentil sambar for a complete South Indian breakfast. It is filling without feeling heavy and tastes best straight from the pan or steamer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
390
Fat
7.00g
Carbs
68.00g
Protein
15.00g
Fiber
10.00g
Sugar
7.00g
Ingredients
8 Items
Scale to:
2 cups idli rice
0.75 cup urad dal
1 cup toor dal
3 cups mixed vegetables
1 tbsp tamarind
2 tbsp sambar powder
1 tsp mustard seeds
12 leaves curry leaves
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VegetarianEgg FreeIndiaBreakfastIdliSambar
Instructions
Follow along step-by-step.
1
Soak and grind the idli rice and urad dal, then ferment the batter overnight.
2
Pour the airy batter into greased idli moulds and steam for 10 to 12 minutes.
3
Pressure-cook toor dal; simmer it with vegetables, tamarind and sambar powder until the vegetables are tender.
4
Finish the sambar with mustard seeds and curry leaves, and serve hot with the idlis.
Notes & Tips
Notes:
Prep time includes fermentation. Do not stir fermented idli batter too aggressively. Nutrition values are approximate per serving.
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