Idali Sambar Recipe

Ingredients for Idali:

• 2 cups rice
• 1 cup urad dal (black gram)
• 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed

Ingredients for Sambar:

• 1/2 cup toor dal (pigeon peas)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/2 cup tamarind pulp
• 2 tsp sambar powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp oil
• Curry leaves
• Mustard seeds

Instructions for Idali:

1. Soak rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds in water for 6 hours.
2. Grind the mixture to a smooth batter and let it ferment overnight.
3. Add salt and mix well.
4. Steam the batter in idali molds for 10-12 minutes.

Instructions for Sambar:

1. Cook the toor dal in a pressure cooker until soft.
2. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and curry leaves.
3. Add onions and tomatoes, sauté until soft.
4. Add sambar powder, salt, and tamarind pulp. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
5. Add cooked dal and water as needed. Simmer for 10 minutes.