Idli sambar

Idli sambar is also known as tiffin sambar. It is healthy and delicious mix vegetable dal soup served with south Indian breakfast food. This idli sambar is a super fast recipe that uses only quick cook veggies. It is very delicious and it is served with idli,dosa,vada and even with rice.                                           

INGREDIENTS

FOR SAMBAR POWDER:

• 1 tsp coconut oil
• ½ tsp methi / fenugreek
•  ¼ cup coriander seeds  
• 1 tbsp cumin / jeera
• 1 tsp  urad dal
• 1 tsp chana dal
• 20 dried red chilli
• few curry leaves
•  ¼ tsp hing / asafoetida

FOR SAMBAR:

2 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard
¼ tsp methi / fenugreek
pinch hing / asafoetida
few curry leaves
4 shallots, halves
2 chilli, slit
1 tomato, chopped
½ carrot, chopped
1 potato, cubed
5 beans, chopped
5 pieces drumstick
½ brinjal / baingan, cubed
¼ tsp turmeric
½ tsp jaggery
1 tsp salt
1 cup water
¾ cup tamarind extract
1 cup toor dal, boiled
2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Firstly, in a large kadai heat, 2 tsp oil and splutter tempering.
2. Add 4 shallots, 2 chilli and saute for a minute till it changes colour.
3. Further, add 1 tomato and continue to cook.
4. Now add mixed vegetables and saute for 2 minutes
5. Further, add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp jaggery, 1 tsp salt and 1 cup water.
6. Mix well, cover and boil for 10 minutes.
7. Now add ¾ cup tamarind extract and mix well.
8. Cover and boil for 10 minutes.
9. Additionally, add 1 cup toor dal, water and mix well.
10. Add in 4 tsp of prepared sambar powder.
11. Boil for a minute, until the flavours are well absorbed.
12. Add in 2 tbsp coriander leaves and mix well.
13. Finally, enjoy idli sambar with hot steamed idli.