indiansarapan· 4 servings
Idli Sambar
Idli with Sambar
Ingredients
- Idli batter – 2 cups (prepared)
- Water – 1/2 cup (for steaming)
- Toor dal – 1 cup
- Tamarind paste – 2 tbsp
- Mixed vegetables (carrot, drumstick, pumpkin) – 2 cups, chopped
- Onion – 1 medium, sliced
- Tomato – 1 medium, chopped
- Sambar powder – 2 tbsp
- Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
- Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
- Curry leaves – 10 leaves
- Oil – 2 tbsp
- Salt – to taste
Instructions
- 1Steam the idli batter in a greased idli stand for 10‑12 minutes until fluffy, then set aside.
- 2Rinse the toor dal and pressure‑cook with 2 cups water and turmeric for 3 whistles; mash lightly.
- 3Heat oil in a pot, add mustard seeds; when they splutter, add curry leaves and sliced onion, sauté until translucent.
- 4Stir in chopped tomato and cook for 2 minutes, then add mixed vegetables and sauté for another minute.
- 5Add the cooked dal, tamarind paste, sambar powder, and salt; bring to a boil, then simmer 10‑12 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- 6Adjust the consistency with water if needed; garnish with fresh coriander leaves (optional).
- 7Serve hot steamed idlis alongside the piping hot sambar.
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