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.
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.
Follow along step-by-step.
Soak and grind the idli rice and urad dal, then ferment the batter overnight.
Pour the airy batter into greased idli moulds and steam for 10 to 12 minutes.
Pressure-cook toor dal; simmer it with vegetables, tamarind and sambar powder until the vegetables are tender.
Finish the sambar with mustard seeds and curry leaves, and serve hot with the idlis.
Prep time includes fermentation. Do not stir fermented idli batter too aggressively. Nutrition values are approximate per serving.
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