Mini idli sambar is a heavenly south Indian delicacy made with idli and Sambar. Perfectly cooked Idli's are dunked in a bowl of sambar. It is further enhanced with ghee is pure deliciousness.
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Idli and Sambar is a heavenly Combo and the most loved food in South India .The combination of both is still more a hit .Piping hot Idli’s are soaked and dunked fully in Sambar and garnished with Ghee and Coriander leaves.
Sambar and idlis are staple breakfast food from southern India. They are prepared with fermented rice and urad dal batter. Perfectly cooked soft mini idlis and sambar are assembled together. Along with some additional ingredients sambar idli served together. They just taste perfect and ecstatic.
Ingredients
Idli - Soft mini idlis are perfect for sambar idlis.
Sambar - Use any variety of sambar. You can use plain sambar or even tiffin sambar.
Onion , Coriander leaves - Finely chopped onions add a lovely texture to idlis . Coriander leaves add a amazing flavor to the sambar idlis.
Ghee - Add a lovely taste to this sambar idlis.
How to make Sambar Idli
1.Prepare Idli batter the previous day, ferment it and keep ready. Grease the Mini Idli molds with ghee /Oil
2. pour the Idli batter in idli mold.
3. Steam the Idli pan with Water and cook the Idli for 8-10 mins or till done.
4. Remove the Idli mould outside the pan sprinkle a dash of water and let it rest for 2 mins and then run a spoon around the Idli’s to unmould it easily.
5. Keep the Idli and the Sambar Ready, Take the serving plate and arrange the idli.
6. Pour Sambar fully till the Idli’s are completely soaked in Sambar.
7. Sprinkle finely chopped onions and finely chopped coriander leaves.
8. Finally drizzle in some ghee
Serve them hot with filter coffee.
Tips & Variations
- I used my Arachuvitta Sambar for preparing the Mini Idli Sambar. We can also use Plain Sambar
- Serve hot immediately after the plate is ready.
- Adding Ghee gives a nice flavour so don’t skip it.
Serving Options
Makes a perfect option of evening food or tiffin. When you have all the ingredients ready they are easy to assemble . We can serve them in just 10 mins.
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📖 Recipe
Mini Idli Sambar | Sambar Idli
Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml
Ingredients
- 1 cup Idli Batter
- Sambar as required
- 1 Onion finely chopped ( garnish as needed )
- 1 tbsp Coriander leaves finely chopped ( garnish as needed )
- 1 tbsp Ghee
Instructions
- Prepare Idli batter the previous day, ferment it and keep ready. Grease the Mini Idli molds with ghee /Oil and pour the Idli batter in it.
- Steam the Idli pan with Water and cook the Idli for 8-10 mins or till done.
- Remove the Idli mould outside the pan sprinkle a dash of water and let it rest for 2 mins and then run a spoon around the Idli’s to unmould it easily.
- Keep the Idli and the Sambar Ready, Take the serving plate and arrange the idli.
- Pour Sambar fully till the Idli’s are completely soaked in Sambar.
- Sprinkle finely chopped onions
- Add finely chopped coriander leaves.
- Finally drizzle in some ghee and serve hot
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Notes
Tips & Variations
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- I used my Arachuvitta Sambar for preparing the Mini Idli Sambar. We can also use Plain Sambar
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- Serve hot immediately after the plate is ready.
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- Adding Ghee gives a nice flavour so don’t skip it.
Serving Options
Makes a perfect option of evening food or tiffin. When you have all the ingredients ready they are easy to assemble . We can serve them in just 10 mins.Nutrition
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist, the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used
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