Idli Sambar
Idli Sambar is a popular South Indian dish made with lentils, vegetables, tamarind, and a unique blend of spices. It is served with idli, a type of steamed rice cake.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - To taste
- Curry leaves - A handful
- Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
- Asafoetida - 1/4 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Sambar powder - 2 tablespoons
- Tamarind - 1 small lemon-sized ball
- Vegetables - 2 cups, chopped (carrot, drumstick, eggplant, etc.)
- Toor dal - 1 cup
Let's Get Started
- Wash the toor dal and cook it in a pressure cooker with 2 cups of water for about 15 minutes.
- Soak the tamarind in warm water for 10 minutes, then squeeze it to extract the juice and discard the pulp.
- Heat the oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds. When they start to splutter, add the asafoetida and curry leaves.
- Add the chopped vegetables to the pan and sauté for a few minutes.
- Add the tamarind juice, sambar powder, turmeric powder, and salt to the pan. Cover and cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the cooked dal to the pan and mix well. Simmer for a few more minutes.
- Serve the sambar hot with idli.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Sugar: 5g
