How to prepare

sambhar ? idli
Idli is popular south Indian cuisine which is loved and relished
across the country . It is typical dish made from batter prepared
from rice , urad dal , Bengal dal and a few other kinds of cereal
as well. Now a days ,people prefer making idlis from semolina
(suji or rava)as they taste unique and delicious. A common
practice is to eat idlis with coconut chutney.
However having them with the traditional south Indian sambhar
give a special experience to food lovers. Some people prefer
having it with chutney and sambhar.
Idlis are light to digest and ideal breakfast snack as well. This
dish has become so popular that even people living in
northern ,eastern and western parts of India enjoy having it with
their friends and family . The sambhar nourishes you with plenty
of minerals and vitamins whereas the idli revatilizes you with
carbohydrates and proteins . Also idlis are not as heavy as rice or
roti which makes it an ideal food for those who are on diet.
Since the batter is fermented before using ,the nutrient get
directly absorbed in the body. Also you hardly feel heavy or lazy
after eating idli sambhar.
Idli sambhar is complete food in itself as it contains all
essentials nutrients , minerals and vitamins that are essential for
your overall health different vegetables like beans ,carrot
,drumstick, potato and gourd etc. present in sambhar provide
enough fiber that aides your digestive health.
Moreover idlis are steamed and sambhar contains very little
content of oil which makes it perfect for your cardiovascular
health too.
Do not ferment the batter for too long time it might add a tangy
taste to idlis . however , somepeople like to have tangy idlis as
well . Idli sambhar can be carried in lunch boxes or can be
packed for for trips and tours as its taste and freshness can be
retrained for longtime.

Idli sambhar receipe :

Different vegetables like beans ,carrot ,drumstick present in the
sambhar provide enough fibre that aides your digestive health.
Preparation time : 15 minutes
Cooking time :15 minutes
Course : side dish
Cuisine : south Indian
Key words : idli & sambhar
Ingredients for idli & sambhar :
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp sambhar powder
• 1 tsp toor dal
• 1 tsp masoor dal
• 1 drumstick cut into ½ inch pieces
• 1 tomato chopped
• 2 onions finely chopped
• 1 tbls yellow pumpkin chopped
• 1 tbls beans chopped
• 1 tbls carrot chopped
• 2 tsp coriander leaves finely chopped
• 1 cup tamrind extract
• Salt as per taste
• 1 tsp oil
• To grind
• 1 tsp Bengal gram dal
• ½ tsp urad dal
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• 2 tsp coriander leaves
• 2 tsp coconut grated
• 2 dry red chillies
• For tempering
• ½ tsp fenugreek seeds
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• Receipe in steps :
• Heat little oil in a frying pan .
• Fry the dry ingredients to grind for 45 seconds.
• Grind to fine powder and keep it aside.
• Boil masoor dal and toor dal together.
• Transfer the tamrind extract to pan over medium flame.
• Add salt ,turmeric powder, sambhar powder and mix well.
• Heat little oil in a frying pan.
• Saute the onions, tomatoes ,beans ,pumpkin and carrot for 2 to 3
minutes.
• Add to the tamrind extract and bring to a boil.
• Add ground masala and cooked dals.
• Stir well and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
• Fry the tempering ingredientsin little oil and add to the sambhar.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.
• Idlis are maken from curd and semolina with it the batter is form add
some fruit salt or baking soda before making idlis.
• Boil the cooker or steamer filled with water at bottom pour the batter
in the stand .
• Now boil the idlis for 10 minutes and after it is formed check with
tooth pick it is clean than idlis are formed when it is stivcky than give
4 to 5 minutes more to form idlis.
• Now idlis are formed served with hot sambhar or chutney which is
optional.