Idli Sambhar Casserole – Vegan Richa

Idli Sambhar Casserole is a simplified spin on conventional Idli Sambar – a layered casserole! With Sambar break up pea stew and savory Semolina Rava idli layered and baked! Fewer pans and fewer steps. Gluten-free choice

I’m again at my favourite cooking problem: turning conventional Indian meals into simpler casseroles. Some Indian dishes can take plenty of preparation work and cooking time. For eg making south Indian Idli (rice lentil desserts) is a 2-day course of. Soak the rice and lentils, mix, ferment after which we use the batter to make steamed desserts -idli or crepes -dosa, or different sides.

When in a rush I typically make Rava idli that makes use of coarse semolina (cream of wheat). The Rava idli batter takes simply 10 minutes to prep, then 15 minutes to steam. Idlis are sometimes served with sambar ( break up pea stew).

However As an alternative of constructing the idli and sambar individually, and utilizing up a number of pans, I transformed the 2 recipes right into a layered casserole dish! The Sambar is baked proper into the casserole dish. So only one baking dish to clean up later!

This sambar right here is kind of a bit thicker than the standard model. That’s essential in order that the idli batter on high doesn’t sink in. I additionally add quinoa to the sambar to up the protein and to maintain the sambar thick.

As soon as the lentils are cooked, add the idli batter on high, bake once more and serve it like a shepherd’s pie!

There are after all extra steps on this recipe and spices(typically repeated spices for each layers). These are essential for the standard taste. However you may skip some steps for a faster and nonetheless very scrumptious consequence!

why you’ll love this idli sambar casserole!

• Fewer pans
• Much less steps
• benefit from the genuine Southern Indian flavors in a casserole kind!
• It’s Soyfree and will be made Nutfree and gluten-free.

Extra vegan casserole dishes:

Shahi Tofu Kofta Casserole

Baked Kitchari Casserole (Spiced Lentil Rice Casserole)

Vegan Lentil Shepherds Pie 

Saag Cornbread Casserole

Elements:

• sambar tempering: Mustard seeds, curry leaves, chilies, such a big cayenne or Indian
• the sambhar is made with toor dal(break up pigeon pea) or use moong dal or use break up pink lentils and you may also add some quinoa (non-compulsory)
• veggies: chopped onion, tomato and veggies of alternative
• floor spices: floor coriander,  sambar masala, turmeric and cayenne
• tamarind chutney or pulp lends the lentil stew its signature tanginess
• For the second tempering (rava idli) we fry mustard seeds and cumin seeds in sizzling oil together with ginger, inexperienced chili  and curry leaves
• for the idli base, we add chopped cashews and rava/sooji aka coarse semolina,
• yogurt and lemon juice are added to carry the rava idli batter collectively
• baking soda is added for the rise

 

Suggestions:

• in the event you can not discover recent curry leaves you need to use dried ones.
• To make this nut free omit the cashews
• to make this Glutenfree, use rice rava(coarse rice flour) or use a rice lentil idli batter.

make Idli Sambar Casserole:

Make  the tempering for sambar. Warmth the oil in a small skillet.

As soon as sizzling add the mustard seeds after which look forward to them to begin popping or change shade. Then add curry leaves and pink chilies and blend effectively. Then change off the warmth. The tempering is non-compulsory, however provides plenty of traditonal sambar  taste

Add this tempering to 9 x 9“ or an analogous dimension baking dish. Then add the remainder of the elements and blend effectively and even them out.

Cowl the baking dish with the parchment and put it in a preheated oven at 400°F / 205c for 35 to 45 minutes. The precise time will depend on the lentils used.

 

In the intervening time, make the Rava idli batter:

Warmth the identical skillet over medium warmth , add the oil. As soon as the oil is sizzling add the mustard seed, &  cumin seeds, and made for them to vary colours considerably.

Add the curry leaves, and cashews and blend effectively then add the Ginger and inexperienced chili and proceed to cook dinner for a minute.

Then add within the semolina and proceed to roast For 3 to 4 minutes. Then take off the warmth.

Switch this combination to a big bowl. Add cilantro, baking soda, salt and blend in.

Then add within the yogurt, lemon juice and water and blend in. Let’s sit for 10 minutes and if it has thickened an excessive amount of then you may add one other few tablespoons of water till combination is a spreadable consistency.

Take the baking  dish out of the oven.

Then unfold this semolina combination over simply you and even it out.

Then cowl with parchment(essential)  and put it again into the oven for 11 minutes. Verify on the 10-minute mark if the semolina is  cooked by means of then take the dish out of the oven. Drizzle some lemon juice on high and serve.

Alternatively, make the sambar within the saucepan:

Put together the tempering within the saucepan over medium warmth, then add onion and cook dinner till translucent. Then add the remainder of the elements, partially cowl, and cook dinner for 20- 45 minutes(relying on the lentils used).

Then switch to the baking dish. High with the idli batter, cowl with parchment, and bake for 11 minutes.

Storage

Slice and canopy the baking dish to retailer refrigerated for up 3 days