Cookd Madras Tiffin Sambar - Kit
Also known as Breakfast Sambar, Idli Sambar · Veg · Tiffin, Curries & Gravies
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Madras tiffin sambar, or idli sambar, in one kadhai with the Cookd Idly Dosa Sambar Kit and its cooked dal pouch. Mild, serves 2, 20 minutes, with video.
Low calorie
Ingredients
12 itemsSmall Onion (Shallots)¼ cup
Water2 cup
Cookd Idly Dosa Sambar Kit1 pack
Mustard Seeds¼ tsp
Dry Red Chilli1
Sunflower Oil1 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Ghee1 tsp
Sunflower Oil2 tsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Tomato, Diced¼ cup
Cooked Toor Dal1 pack
Cooking for someone with an allergy? Read every ingredient above. We have not finished checking allergens on this recipe.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 170kcal | 340kcal |
| Protein | 1.3g | 2.6g |
| Carbohydrate | 5.9g | 12g |
| Fat | 16g | 32g |
| Fibre | 1.9g | 3.8g |
| Sugar | 2.4g | 4.8g |
Cookd masalas for Cookd Idly Dosa Sambar Kit
Method
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a kadhai. Add 15–20 peeled shallots (100 g) and 1 chopped tomato (70 g), sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes or until the shallots turn translucent. Optionally, you can add any vegetable of choice- 1 Cup (100g)
Small Onion (Shallots)Sunflower OilTomato
- 2
Add 1 pouch of Cookd Madras Tiffin Sambar Masala, mix and add 1 pouch cooked dal
Cookd Idly Dosa Sambar KitCooked Toor Dal
- 3
Add 1½ cups of water. Close the lid and cook on a low- medium heat for 10 minutes. Finish with 1 tsp ghee and fresh coriander leaves.
WaterCoriander LeavesGhee
- 4
In another pan, heat 2 tsp oil, add ¼ tsp mustard seeds and let them splutter, add 1 dried red chilli and some curry leaves. Add the tempering to the sambar and serve hot.
Mustard SeedsDry Red ChilliSunflower OilCurry leaves
Before you start
- How long does Cookd Madras Tiffin Sambar - Kit take?
- 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Cookd Madras Tiffin Sambar - Kit serve?
- 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Cookd Madras Tiffin Sambar - Kit vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Cookd Madras Tiffin Sambar - Kit spicy?
- It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Cookd Madras Tiffin Sambar - Kit?
- 1 pack Cookd Idly Dosa Sambar Kit, 1 pack Cooked Toor Dal, ¼ cup Small Onion (Shallots), ¼ cup Tomato, 1 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Cookd Madras Tiffin Sambar - Kit?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Cookd Madras Tiffin Sambar - Kit?
- About 170 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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