20-Min Sambar with Store-Bought Idlis
Skip the idli grinding — use store-bought frozen idlis and build a quick, tangy sambar in one pot. Aromatic, warming, complete in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 10g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a medium pot over medium. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 2
Add curry leaves, then toor dal and diced vegetables. Stir for 1 minute to coat with oil.
Step 3
Pour 2 cups water into the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes until dal softens.
Step 4
Stir in sambar powder and tamarind paste. Simmer for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly, until the spices bloom.
Step 5
Add frozen idlis to the pot and gently stir. Simmer for 2 minutes until idlis are heated through.
Step 6
Taste and adjust salt and spice. Serve hot in bowls, ladle sambar over the idlis.
Tools you’ll need
- medium pot with lid
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
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