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    Sambar Idli Recipe | Hotel Style Sambar Idli

    Last Updated On: Jun 6, 2022 by Sharmilee J

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    Sambar Idli is a tasty, lovely tiffin made by dunking idlis in sambar and garnished with onions & ghee. Sambar Idli is an alternate to the regular idli & loved by families in South India in both restaurants and homes. Sambar Idli is comforting steamed food that is ideal for all ages at all times.Sambar Idli Recipe
    I love mini idli sambar or sambar idli the best but only at some restaurants where I like their sambar, here in CBE I love both Annapoorna and Anandas.

    Introducing my new idli pot…Finally bought one as per my needs and requirements…yayy? I transformed a steel kadai and was using it all these days…though I have a idli cooker I take it out only when there are guests at home because it is too big.So that justifies this new buy right?! 🙂

    Sambar Idli Recipe

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    Sambar Idli

    Sambar Idli is a tasty, lovely tiffin made by dunking idlis in sambar and garnished with onions & ghee. Sambar Idli is an alternate to the regular idli & loved by families in South India in both restaurants and homes. Sambar Idli is comforting steamed food that is ideal for all ages at all times.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Servings2 plates
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 4 idli
    • 1 cup idli sambar
    • 2 tablespoon big onion finely chopped
    • 2 teaspoon coriander leaves finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon ghee

    Instructions

    • Take a ladle full and add it to the idly pan and steam it for 10-12mins.
    • Sprinkle little water and carefully slide around the edges using a spoon to take the idlis. Now idlis are ready.
    • Sambar should be hot now get ready with all other ingredients.
    • Take 2 idlis in a plate.
    • Pour sambar over it. Pour till the idlis are fully covered with sambar.
    • Drizzle ghee.
    • Now sprinkle chopped raw onion and coriander leaves.
    • Serve Sambar Idli hot!

    Notes

    • Sambar should be neither thick nor runny, it should be in between.
    • Make sure your sambar or idli is hot while making sambar idli so that the idlis easily absorb the sambar. Both are hot then bliss 😉
    • The idlis should have porous texture so that it absorbs the sambar well. If they are smooth then it is not suitable for sambar idli. The idli batter should be slightly grainy to achieve this.
    • You can use leftover idlis too.
    Nutrition Facts
    Sambar Idli
    Amount Per Serving (150 g)
    Calories 336 Calories from Fat 36
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 4g6%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 6mg2%
    Sodium 65mg3%
    Potassium 67mg2%
    Carbohydrates 60g20%
    Fiber 13g54%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 18g36%
    Vitamin A 7IU0%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 44mg4%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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     Sambar Idli Recipe Step by Step

    1. Take a laddle full and add it to the idly pan and steam it for 10-12mins. Say hi to my new idli pot  which I’ve been longing to buy.How to make Sambar Idli Recipe - Step1
    2. Sprinkle little water and carefully slide around the edges using a spoon to take the idlis.Now idlis are ready.Sambar should be hot now get ready with all other ingredients.Take 2 idlis in a plate.
      How to make Sambar Idli Recipe - Step2
    3. Pour sambar over it.Pour more till the idlis are fully covered with sambar.
      How to make Sambar Idli Recipe - Step3
    4. Yes done, this is what we want, drizzle ghee.Now sprinkle chopped raw onion and coriander leaves.Serve!
      How to make Sambar Idli Recipe - Step4

    Serve hot!
    Sambar Idli Recipe

    Expert Tips

    • Sambar should be neither thick nor runny, it should be inbetween.
    • Make sure your sambar or idli is hot while making sambar idli so that the idlis easily absorb the sambar.Both are hot then bliss 😉
    • The idlis shold have porous texture so that it absorbs the sambar well.If they are smooth then it is not suitable for sambar idli.The idli batter should be slightly grainy to achieve this.
    • You can use leftover idlis too.

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    1. Mahi

      November 22, 2016 at 10:00 pm

      I bought almost the same idli pot few years back in x-cut..It was not so opt for the ceramic cook top top here, yet I am still using it..with the steaming plates and all, very useful. Good buy!! 🙂
      Btw, I love use cloth for making idli..otherwise (I feel), idli is kinda dry!! 😉 🙂

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