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About Farali Idli Sambar down arrow
Ingredients down arrow
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Like farali idli | vrat sambar down arrow
What is sanwa millet (sama)? down arrow
What is sago (sabudana)? down arrow
What is farali idli made off? down arrow
What is farali sambar made off? down arrow
Batter for farali idli down arrow
Stuffing for farali idli down arrow
Steaming farali idli down arrow
Masala for farali sambar down arrow
Boiling the vegetables for farali sambar down arrow
Cooking the farali sambar down arrow
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farali idli sambar recipe | vrat sambar | navratri, vrat idli chutney | fasting idli sambar |

farali idli sambar is a treat you should not miss on indulging during upvas. Learn how to make navratri, vrat idli chutney.

The famous South Indian snack will not be missed out even on fasting days now. Delicious navratri, vrat idli chutney can be enjoyed by making the idlis with sanwa millet and sago with peanut used as a stuffing. Quite unusual you may think, but it’s worth a try!

The sambar of vrat sambar is made with boiled vegetable purée. Tempered with only cumin seeds and spiced up with coriander seeds and boriya mirch, this sambar is indeed tasty and filling. You will not miss the dals too!

To make farali idli sambar, make idli first. For that combine sama, sago, curd, rock salt and ginger green chilli paste. Blend and keep aside. For the stuffing, heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai and add the cumin seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the remaining 2 tsp of ginger-green chilli paste and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds. Add the potatoes, sugar, lemon juice and rock salt, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 5 minutes. Cool and divide the stuffing into 16 equal portions. Put 1 tbsp of the idli batter into greased idli moulds, spread a portion of the potato stuffing over it. Sprinkle a little peanut powder over it and top it up with another tbsp of the idli batter. Steam in an idli steamer for 10 minutes or till done. Next, make sambar. For that cook 1 cup of bottle gourd, yam and potatoes, cool and blend till smooth. Add 4 cups of water and cook for 7 to 8 minutes. Add the remaining ½ cup of bottle gourd and yam, ground powder and rock salt, mix well and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Then heat the oil in a small non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the remaining 2 round red chillies and sauté for a few seconds. Pour the tempering over the boiling sambar, mix well and simmer for another 3 to 4 minutes. Add the lemon juice and mix well.

Serve fasting idli sambar with peanut curd chutney for an added dash of innovativeness. This combines roasted peanuts with the right ingredients like curd, ginger green chilli paste, cumin seeds and rock salt. In all, this recipe makes a wide variety of ingredients allowed during fasting and gives you a feast to enjoy during festivals.

You can serve this fasting idli sambar for Navratri, Janmashtami, Ekadashi and other days of upvas etc.

Tips for farali idli sambar. 1. Prefer fresh curd and not sour curd for soaking. 2. Simmer the sambar as mentioned at each step to get the perfect thick consistency. 3. You can avoid cinnamon if you wish to.

Enjoy farali idli sambar recipe | vrat sambar | navratri, vrat idli chutney | fasting idli sambar | with recipe below.

Farali Idli Sambar recipe - How to make Farali Idli Sambar

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Preparation Time

20 Mins

Cooking Time

40 Mins

Total Time

60 Mins

Makes

16 idlis

Ingredients

Method

For the farali idli
 

  1. Clean and wash the sanwa millet and sago.
  2. Drain, add the curds, 2 tsp of ginger-green chilli paste, rock salt and mix well.
  3. Keep aside to soak for at least 6 to 8 hours.
  4. Grind the mixture in a blender to a smooth batter without adding any water. Keep aside.
  5. For the stuffing, heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai and add the cumin seeds.
  6. When the seeds crackle, add the remaining 2 tsp of ginger-green chilli paste and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
  7. Add the potatoes, sugar, lemon juice and rock salt, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 5 minutes.
  8. Cool and divide the stuffing into 16 equal portions.
  9. Put 1 tbsp of the idli batter into greased idli moulds, spread a portion of the potato stuffing over it.
  10. Sprinkle a little peanut powder over it and top it up with another tbsp of the idli batter.
  11. Steam in an idli steamer for 10 minutes or till done.


For the farali sambar
 

  1. Combine the coriander seeds, 2 round red chillies, peanuts, dry coconut and cinnamon and blend in a mixer to a fine powder. Keep aside.
  2. Boil a vesselful of water, add 1 cup of bottle gourd, 1 cup of yam and potatoes and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or till the vegetables are completely cooked.
  3. Drain, cool and blend in a mixer to a smooth purée.
  4. Transfer it to a deep non-stick pan, add 4 cups of water, mix well and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes, while stirring once in between.
  5. Add the remaining ½ cup of bottle gourd and yam, ground powder and rock salt, mix well and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  6. For the tempering, heat the oil in a small non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
  7. When the seeds crackle, add the remaining 2 round red chillies and sauté for a few seconds.
  8. Pour the tempering over the boiling sambar, mix well and simmer for another 3 to 4 minutes.
  9. Add the lemon juice and mix well.


How to serve farali idli sambar
 

  1. Serve hot idlis with sambar and peanut curd chutney.

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What is sanwa millet (sama)?

 

    1. This is what sama looks like. Sanwa millet (Echinochloa frumantacea) is a tiny, white grain which is bigger in size than semolina but smaller than sago (sabudana). It is often called as ‘sanwa rice’ as it is similar to broken rice after cooking. However after cooking it’s a bit sticky and the grains are not as separate as cooked rice. 
    2. Put the sama in a bowl of water and clean. You can see that lots of dirt comes and you may need to change the water 3 times to clean the sama.
    3. Now our sama is clean.
    4. Drain.
What is sago (sabudana)?

 

    1. This is what sago looks like. Sago is a food product made from the milk of tapioca root. The root is cleaned, peeled and crushed to release the milk. In India sanwa has great importance during fasting days, especially in Navratri, when most other cereals are a part of ‘NO’ list. It’s quite economical and available at most grocery stores under different names.
    2. Put sabudana in a glass bowl of water and wash it with your hands. Not much dirt will come out. 
    3. Drain. 
What is farali idli made off?

 

    1. What is farali idli made off? farali idli is made from 1 cup sanwa millet (sama), 1/2 cup sago (sabudana), 1 cup fresh curd (dahi), 4 tsp ginger-green chilli paste, rock salt (sendha namak) to taste, peanuts, spices and oil.
       
What is farali sambar made off?

 

    1. What is farali sambar made off? farali sambar  is made from 5 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds, 4 round red chillies (boriya mirch), 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, 1 tbsp grated dry coconut (kopra), 25 mm stick cinnamon (dalchini), 1 1/2 cups bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki) cubes, 1 1/2 cups peeled, boiled and chopped yam (suran), 1 cup peeled and chopped potatoes, rock salt (sendha namak) to taste, oil and lemon juice.
Batter for farali idli

 

    1. In a deep glass bowl, put the washed and drained sanwa millet. See above for details on how to wash and drain.
    2. Add the washed and drained sago. See above for details on how to wash and drain.
    3. Add 1 cup fresh curd (dahi).
    4. Add 2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste.
    5. Add rock salt (sendha namak) to taste.
    6. Mix well.
    7. Cover and keep aside to soak for at least 6 to 8 hours.
    8. This is what it looks like after soaking.
    9. Grind the mixture in a blender to a smooth batter without adding any water. Keep aside.
Stuffing for farali idli

 

    1. Heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai.
    2. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
    3. Let the cumin seeds crackle.
    4. Add remaining 2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste.
    5. Sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
    6. Add 1 cup boiled and peeled potato cubes.
    7. Add 2 tsp sugar.
    8. Add 1 tsp lemon juice.
    9. Add rock salt (sendha namak) to taste.
    10. Mix well.
    11. Cook on a slow flame for 5 minutes.
    12. Cool and divide the stuffing into 16 equal portions.
Steaming farali idli

 

    1. Grease the idli moulds with some oil.
    2. Put 1 tbsp of the idli batter into greased idli moulds.
    3. Spread a portion of the potato stuffing over it.
    4. Sprinkle a little peanut powder over it.
    5. Top it up with another tbsp of the idli batter.
    6. Steam farali idli in an idli steamer for 10 minutes or till done.
    7. Let the idlis cool a bit and then remove farali idlis with a spoon.
    8. Serve farali idli hot with farali sambar. Note that farali idli is a lot more dense than regular soft idlis.
Masala for farali sambar

 

    1. In a mixer put 5 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds.
    2. Add 2  round red chillies (boriya mirch).
    3. Add 2 tbsp roasted peanuts.
    4. Add 1 tbsp grated dry coconut (kopra).
    5. Add 25 mm stick cinnamon (dalchini).
    6. Blend in a mixer to a fine powder. 
    7. Keep aside.
Boiling the vegetables for farali sambar

 

    1. Boil a vesselful of water.
    2. Add 1 cup bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki) cubes
    3. Add 1 cup peeled and chopped yam (suran).
    4. Add 1 cup peeled and chopped potatoes.
    5. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or till the vegetables are completely cooked. 
    6. Drain.
    7. Place in a mixer.
    8. Cool and blend in a mixer to a smooth purée.
Cooking the farali sambar

 

    1. Transfer it to a deep non-stick pan.
    2. Add 4 cups of water.
    3. Mix well with a hand beater. Note that it will take a little bit of effort to mix the paste and water together.
    4. Simmer for 7 to 8 minutes, while stirring once in between.
    5. Add the remaining ½ cup of bottle gourd.
    6. Add the remaining ½ cup of yam.
    7. Add ground powder.
    8. Add rock salt (sendha namak) to taste.
    9. Mix well. 
    10. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
    11. For the tempering, heat the oil in a small non-stick pan.
    12. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
    13. Let the seeds crackle.
    14.  Add the remaining 2 round red chillies and sauté for a few seconds.
    15. Pour the tempering over the boiling sambar.
    16. Mix well.
    17. Simmer for another 3 to 4 minutes.
    18. Add 1 tsp lemon juice.
    19. Mix farali sambar well.
    20. Serve farali sambar hot.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy532 cal
Protein12.3 g
Carbohydrates75.2 g
Fiber8.4 g
Fat20.3 g
Cholesterol8.1 mg
Sodium27 mg

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Priyanka

March 13, 2025, midnight

Bina sama rice ke sabudana ki idli banegi kya

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

hi, you will need sama rice to make this recipe....

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Suchita Sakunia

March 13, 2025, midnight

I have soaked n grind it n leave it to fermant overnight ... is it ok

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Pranitha

March 13, 2025, midnight

It''''s very tasty recipe and your presentation is awesome loved it totally thank you for sharing Stay connected

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Saurabh Morparia

March 13, 2025, midnight

Awesome ?? loved it

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us. Keep trying more recipes and sharing your feedback with us.

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Swati Advait

March 13, 2025, midnight

Cooking for a "upvas" day has always, always been boring. The same old sabudana kichadi, farali pattis, potatoes and fried peanuts. So, when i saw the Faraali recipes book, i immediately picked it up! I tried out faraali idli and sambhar and it was just toooo good! My husband was happy that he didnt have to eat the usual meal and yet not break the fast. Not at all difficult to make and very tasty! Everyone was surprised and appreciated both the items big time.

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Foodie #571412

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Foodie #651520

March 13, 2025, midnight

Its really yummyyyy and different food than usual food we eat on fasting days..loved it..

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Manju arora

March 13, 2025, midnight

I have really liked it and going to try it.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Manju, Do try it and let us know how you enjoyed it. Happy Cooking !

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Bharat Bhanushali

March 13, 2025, midnight

The above mentioned recipes for fasting looks amazing... Does the soaked sabudana and Sama grinded batter need to be fermented or after grinding we can make idlis directly..

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Bharat you can make idlis directly after grinding

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Foodie #639413

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thank you for your prompt reply and Answering my Query......

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pooja Mishra

March 13, 2025, midnight

Faraali Idli Sambhar light morning snacks Thanks for providing such a great recipes for Fasting

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Manasi

March 13, 2025, midnight

I want to try this... just want to know if I will need to add soda if I don''t soak it overnight?

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Chilly

March 13, 2025, midnight

What can be used in place of suran

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Since this is a fasting (vrat) recipe, there is no substitute to suran. You can avoid it and increase the quantity of other ingredients.

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