Soft & Fluffy Idli Served with Hot Aromatic Sambar 🍚🍲🌿 A Wholesome South Indian Comfort Meal Steamed to Perfection 😋✨

🍚🍲 Idli Sambar – A Timeless South Indian Comfort Classic 🌿✨

Soft, fluffy idlis paired with hot, aromatic sambar is more than just a meal — it’s pure comfort ❤️😋. Light on the stomach yet rich in nutrition, this South Indian favorite is loved across all ages. Steamed idlis soak beautifully into the flavorful lentil-and-vegetable sambar, creating a perfect balance of taste and warmth 🍲🍚. Made with the authentic aroma and purity of PIKS Spices, this Idli Sambar turns truly homestyle, wholesome, and irresistibly delicious ✨🌿

📝 Ingredients

For Idli Batter

• 2 cups idli rice

• 1 cup urad dal (split, skinless)

• ½ tsp fenugreek seeds

• Salt to taste

For Sambar

• ½ cup toor dal (pigeon pea lentils)

• 2½ cups water

• 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrot 🥕, drumstick, pumpkin, beans, onion)

• 1 medium tomato, chopped 🍅

• Salt to taste

🌟 PIKS Spices – Authentic Flavour Base

• 2 tsp PIKS Sambar Powder

• ½ tsp PIKS Turmeric Powder

• ½ tsp PIKS Red Chilli Powder (optional 🌶️)

For Tempering (Tadka)

• 2 tbsp oil or ghee

• 1 tsp mustard seeds

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• 1 dried red chilli 🌶️

• 10–12 curry leaves 🌿

• A pinch of asafoetida (hing)

For Garnish

• Fresh coriander leaves 🌿

👩‍🍳 Method

Step 1: Prepare the Idli Batter

Wash and soak idli rice and urad dal separately for 4–5 hours.
Grind urad dal to a fluffy batter and rice to a smooth batter.
Mix both with salt, cover, and ferment overnight until airy and risen ✨🍚

Step 2: Steam the Idlis

Grease idli moulds and pour batter into them.
Steam for 10–12 minutes until soft and spongy.
Rest for 2 minutes, then demould gently 😋

Step 3: Cook the Sambar Dal

Pressure cook toor dal with turmeric and water until soft 🍲.
Mash well and keep aside.

Step 4: Prepare the Vegetable Base

In a pot, cook vegetables and tomatoes with water and salt until tender 🥕🍅.

Step 5: Spice It with PIKS

Add cooked dal to vegetables.
Add PIKS Sambar Powder, PIKS Turmeric Powder, and PIKS Red Chilli Powder 🌿✨.
Simmer for 8–10 minutes until aromatic and well blended.

Step 6: Tempering Magic

Heat oil/ghee in a small pan.
Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dried red chilli, curry leaves, and hing 🌶️🌿.
Pour this hot tempering over the sambar — instant aroma boost 😍🔥

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Serve hot idlis drenched in sambar 🍚🍲

• Pair with coconut chutney for a complete meal 🥥

• Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or light dinner ❤️

💡 Pro Tips

• Fermentation is key for soft idlis — keep batter warm ✨

• Sambar tastes better after resting for a few minutes

• PIKS Spices give consistent taste, color, and authentic South Indian aroma 🌿🔥

❤️ Final Plate

This Idli Sambar is soft, nourishing, and deeply comforting — elevated with the authentic flavour and aroma of PIKS Spices 🍚🍲✨.
A timeless dish that feels like home in every bite 😋💛

Thank You💞