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Idli sambhar - already light, made even lighter

Idli sambhar - already light, made even lighter

A plate of 3 idli with a katori of sambhar and a spoon of ghee is about 340 kcal. Drop one idli and the ghee spoon and the same South Indian breakfast falls near 240 kcal.

12 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
idli sambhar breakfast steamed

Idli is steamed, not fried. The batter ferments overnight, so it is soft and good for your tummy. Sambhar is a dal stew full of vegetables. Together they make one of the best Indian breakfasts for weight loss. Let us see why, and how to make this light plate even lighter.

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