How to Prepare a Delicious South Indian Breakfast

Made easy with AnuHita Groceries – Your Online Indian Store in Berlin

There’s nothing quite like waking up to the aroma of South Indian flavors — soft idlis, spicy sambar, creamy coconut chutney, and a strong cup of chai. Here's a complete guide to recreate that magic at home, step by step.

Step 1: Prepare Idli Batter

• 2 cups idli rice
• 1 cup urad dal
• 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
• Water, Salt

Soak rice and dal separately for 6 hours. Grind and ferment overnight. Or, save time with ready-made batter from AnuHita Groceries.

Step 2: Steam Idlis

Pour the batter into greased idli molds and steam for 10–12 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

Step 3: Make Coconut Chutney

• 1 cup grated coconut
• 2 tbsp roasted chana dal
• 2 green chillies
• Salt, Water

Grind the ingredients, then temper with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and urad dal in hot oil. Pour over chutney and serve.

Step 4: Prepare Sambar

• 1/2 cup toor dal
• Mixed vegetables (carrot, drumstick, etc.)
• 2 tsp sambar powder, tamarind, salt

Cook dal and veggies separately, combine with tamarind and sambar powder. Simmer, then add mustard seed tadka.

Step 5: Brew Red Label Tea

• Red Label tea leaves
• Milk, Water, Sugar
• Optional: ginger or cardamom

Boil water with tea leaves and optional spices. Add milk and simmer. Strain and serve hot. Get your Red Label tea at AnuHita Groceries.

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