These cute mini sambar idli are one of the popular South Indian dishes you can devour at any given time of the day.
Mini Sambar Idli
Today’s recipe has nothing to do with summer. But when I say summer, it reminds me of my homeland. This dish is one of the popular South Indian dishes. I believe any Indian would be aware of Sambar idli. Most South Indian restaurants can’t miss this dish on their menu. One of the most ordered dishes also will be this. Even though we make idli in our household normally, this Mini Sambar idli holds a special place. Idli is steamed rice cake (No, this is not that dessert cake) made with Idli batter. Those idlis are soaked in sambar.
How to make sambar idli
It is then served with a dollop of ghee (clarified butter). Believe me, it tastes like heaven. Here I made mini idlis and layered it with sambar. I got mine from India. Make sure the idlis soak in sambar at least for 2-3 hours. Though it’s not mandatory I prefer this way as this incorporates the taste well. Hope you give it a try and enjoy this dish.
Sambar mini idli recipe
INGREDIENTS
Idli batter – As required
Sambar – As required
Ghee / Clarified butter – 1 tsp
METHOD
- Steam mini idlis in mini idli pan.
- When it’s ready, remove it in a bowl.
- In another bowl, layer four or five idlis. Pour one or two ladles of sambar.
- Repeat this for three layers. The final layer should be sambar.
- Pour more sambar as it will shrink after soaking. So add accordingly.
- Let it rest for at least 2-3 hours.
- Serve with a tsp of ghee on top.
NOTES
- I showed here the single serving. If you want to serve more than one, make each sambar idli in separate bowls.
- You can make this in normal idlis too. For that you don’t have to layer like this. Just pour sambar over top of the idlis till fully sunk.
Idli and Sambar, one of the first south Indian dish we tried when my mum made when I was about 8-9 since it’s my favourite, and for my husband and his family I prepared in the UK when I got married to him 🙂
That’s a sweet memories…I’m so glad you like it
My daughter loves mini idlis in sambar. Thanks for sharing Lathiya👍🏻😊
My pleasure.
Looks super tempting. My favourite ?
Thank you Sujata ?
Yummy! An all time favorite 🙂
Thank you dear ?
I’m sure I have told you how Idli is my favorite! I’m obsessssedddd. I love this, and I can actually make it because I have an idli maker! woohoo!
Wow.. that’s great ?..do try dear and let me know your feedback ☺
Delicious! 😀
Thank you
This is heavenly 🙂
Thank you dear ?
Mini Idly sambar anytime. That’s the best combo on a cold day. ??
True dear?…thank you
Close to 5 in the afternoon here in Tucson and still 95 degrees! Not looking forward to August! 😉
This recipe looks interesting, Lathiya. I bookmarked the pan and will check with my vegetarian sisters to see if this can be one of our “projects.” I guess you can tell by now we love adding new dishes to our menus! 😉
I’m actually scared looking forward to those days.Lol..Do try ..your feedback means a lot to me. Thank you so much.
Idli sambar , all time favorite!! Looks great ?
Thank you so much deaar