Mini idli samabar

Mini idli sambar recipe is a healthy and delicious breakfast dish of Tamil Nadu. Sambar is an integral part of South Indian cuisine prepared with freshly ground sambar masala and tomatoes. It tastes heavenly with mini idlis when drizzled with hot ghee. Mini idlis are also called button idli sambar, coin idli sambar. A kid-friendly breakfast dish and a healthy breakfast dish for all age groups.

For the mini idlis:
Boiled rice (idli rice) – 2 cups
Urad dal – 1 cup
Flattend rice/aval (poha)/cooked rice – 1/4 cup (optional)
Salt to taste

For the sambar:
Toor dal – 1 cup
Tomato – 2
Asofoetida – 2 pinches (powdered)
Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
Coconut – 1/2 cup
Coriander – 2 tsp
Chana dal – 1 tbs
Dry red chilies – 6 -7 no’s
Methi seeds – 1/4 tsp
Oil – 2 tsp

For seasoning:
Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
Cumin – 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves – 3-4 springs
Sambar powder – 1/2 tsp
Sambar onion – 1 cup roughly chopped
Jaggery – 1 tbs (grated)

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