Sambhar Idli

Ingredients

Idli                         -as per need

For Sambhar

Toor Dal                  -  1/2 cup
Sambhar Powder     -  1 tblsp
Tomato                    -  1(big sized)
Onion                       -  1
Garlic                       -  4 cloves
Curry Leaves            -  few
Coriander Leaves     - to garnish
Chilli powder            - 1/2 tsp
Tamarind Paste        - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder     -  1/4 tsp
Asafoetida               - a pinch
Mustard Seeds        - to splutter
Oil                          - 2 tsp
Salt                         - to taste

Method

• Soak dal for half an hour,add turmeric powder,salt and pressure cook for 2 whistles.Heat oil in a pan,splutter mustard seeds,add asafoetida,onion,curry leaves and fry for a while.
       
• Add the tomatoes, sambhar powder and add required amount of water.When it comes to a boil add the dal,tamarind paste and garnish with coriander leaves and switch off the flame.
                      
       
• Cut the idlis into bite size pieces and arrange them in a serving bowl.Pour the sambhar over the idlis and sprinkle finely chopped raw onions and enjoy hot.
       

Little Words

• Let the consistency of the sambhar be running so that the idlis absorb the sambhar.
• Give atleaast ten minutes for the idlis to absorb sambhar.
• Raw onions add to the taste,do add them.
• While pressure cooking dal add a teaspoon of castor oil which helps in faster cooking.