Idli Sambar Recipe (Tiffin Sambar)

Name: Idli Sambar Recipe (Tiffin Sambar)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Indian, Asian
Ingredients: ¾ cup dal ((lentils) (refer notes)); 2 cups water ( to cook dal); 2 tablespoon tamarind ((use as needed)); Salt as needed; 12 to 15 shallots (or 1 medium onion diced); 6 to 8 french beans ((green beans)); 1 medium carrot (diced); ½ cup pumpkin (cubed (optional)); 1 large tomato (chopped or mashed); ⅛ teaspoon turmeric; ¼ to ½ teaspoon red chilli powder ((optional, for heat)); 2 tablespoons coriander leaves (with stalks (chopped finely)); 4½ cups water ( (adjust depending on quality of dal)); 1 tablespoon oil or ghee ((adjust to taste)); 2 sprigs curry leaves; 1 dried red chili (broken); ¾ teaspoon cumin seeds; ¾ teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 pinch methi seeds ((fenugreek seeds)); 1 pinch hing ((asafoetida)); ½ tablespoon urad dal ((skinned black gram)); 1 tablespoon chana dal ((bengal gram)); 3 dried red chilies ((adjust to taste)); 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; ½ teaspoon cumin seeds; ¼ teaspoon methi seeds ((fenugreek seeds)); 2 tablespoon coconut ( grated fresh (optional))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

Make delicious and easy Idli sambar at home. This is a delicious stew made with lentils, spice powder, quick cook veggies & herbs. Serve it with idli, dosa or vada. This Idli sambar tastes delicious & is super aromatic!

Updated at: Sat, 14 Dec 2024 10:15:37 GMT