IDLI SAMBHAR

Ingredients:

Toor dhal - 1/2 cup

Sambhar powder - 2 tablespoon

Grated coconut - 2 tablespoon

Curry leaves - 4 -5 leaves

Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon

Urad dhal - 1/2 teaspoon

Sambhar onions - 100 gms

Green chillies - 2

Tamarind - 2 tablespoon

Water - 1/2 cup

salt to taste

Method:

Step 1 : Cook 1/2 cup toor dhal till done and mash well.

Step 2 : Grind together 2 tbps sambhar pwd, 2 tbsps roasted grated coconut & few curry leaves to a smooth paste.

Step 3 : Heat 1 tsp oil in a kadai & season with 1/2 tsp each of mustard and urad dal & a sprig of curry leaves.

Step 4 : Add a handful of sambhar onions, 2 green chillies, & few curry leaves.Fry till you get a nice aroma.

Step 5 : Now add 2 tbsp of tamarind paste, a little water & salt to taste & cover & cook till the raw smell of the tamarind disappears.

Step 6 : Add the mashed dal & the ground paste & a little more water if required & bring to boil.

Step 7 : Simmer for a couple of minutes & serve hot with idlis.