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Idli Sambar
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Idli Sambar

Hetal Poonjani
Hetal Poonjani @HetalPoonjani_441
Gondal, Gujarat, India

#CA26 #week17 #breakfastclub #southindianbreakfast #idli

#CA26 #week17 #breakfastclub #southindianbreakfast #idli

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Idli Sambar

Hetal Poonjani
Hetal Poonjani @HetalPoonjani_441
Gondal, Gujarat, India

#CA26 #week17 #breakfastclub #southindianbreakfast #idli

#CA26 #week17 #breakfastclub #southindianbreakfast #idli

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Ingredients

Soaking 8hrs,fermenting 8 hrs,steaming 10 mins
4 persons
  • 1 1/2 cupsboiled rice
  • 1/2 cupudad dal
  • 1 tspFenugreek seeds
  • 2 tspbaking soda
  • 1 tbspoil
  • Salt
  • Water
  • For serving :
  • Sambar
  • Coconut chutney
  • Podi chutney
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Steps

Soaking 8hrs,fermenting 8 hrs,steaming 10 mins
  1. 1

    Start by washing rice and dal nicely. Add fenugreek seeds and let it soak for 8 hours or overnight.

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  2. 2

    Drain the soaked water and grind rice-dal mixture to fine paste. Add little water if needed. Cover it and place in a dark kitchen cabinet for 8 hours to ferment.

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    A picture of step 2 of Idli Sambar.
  3. 3

    Add salt to the fermented batter. Also add water if needed. Add baking soda and oil in batches and pour it in greased idli stand and steam for 10-15 mins.

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    A picture of step 3 of Idli Sambar.
  4. 4

    Sprinkle chutney podi over idlis and serve hot with sambar and coconut chutney.

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    A picture of step 4 of Idli Sambar.
    A picture of step 4 of Idli Sambar.

Tips

1.For get more White idlis, wash rice and dal till the water is clear.
2. For good fermentation, after grinding the batter, rub/stir it with hands. The warmth of our hands helps in good fermenting.

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Hetal Poonjani
Hetal Poonjani @HetalPoonjani_441
on July 26, 2026 05:28
Gondal, Gujarat, India
Cooking is my passion. I love to explore new recipes whether traditional or continental, and try it. Cookpad has given me a platform to learn and also showcase my passion.
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Sudha Agrawal
Sudha Agrawal @SudhaAgrawal_123
July 28, 2026 04:21
Wow ....My all time favourite👌👌
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