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June 30, 2011

Idli Sambar With Toor Dal - Tiffin Sambar Recipes

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Idli Sambar with toor dal
I've posted varieties of idli sambar  learning from my MOM & MIL.This one is my MIL's special sambar. Sendhil loves this a lot . So I make it at least once in a week.It tastes similar to hotel sambar. I make this sambar for Idli, dosa and pongal specially for my guests.

Other common names of Toor Dal

Other common names are तुवरि (tuvari) in sanskrit, arhar(Hindi/Bangla:অরহর), Rohor (Assamese), Rahar (Nepali), red gram, toovar/toor (Gujarati/Marathi/Punjabi), tuvaram paruppu (Tamil: துவரம்பருப்பு),tuvara (Malayalam :"തുവര" ),togari (Kannada), Kandi(కంది)(Telugu), Yewof ater (Amharic), gandul, guandul, guandu, Congo pea, Gungo pea, Gunga pea, and no-eye pea.


Idli sambar recipe with toor dal

    Idli sambar with toor dal


    Idli sambar with toor dal How to make idli sambar with toor dal - Side dish for idli,dosa,pongal
    Cuisine: South Indian
    Category: Sambar
    Serves: Serves 4
    Prep time: 10 Minutes
    Cook time: 20 Minutes
    Total time: 30 Minutes
    INGREDIENTS
    1 cup = 250ml
    To pressure cook
    • Toor dal - 1/4 cup
    • Potato - 1 no (big)
    • Turmeric powder - A pinch
    • Water - As needed
    To Soak in water
    • Tamarind - A small gooseberry size
    • Jaggery – 1/2 tsp ( to add in tamarind extract)
    To Roast & grind
    • Cooking Oil - 1/2 tsp
    • Methi seeds - 1/2 tsp
    • Coriander seeds - 2 tsp
    • Chana dal - 1 tbsp
    • Red chilly - 3 - 4 no (big)
    • Hing - 1/4 tsp
    To saute
    • Shallots / small onion - 15 nos
    • Tomato - 1 no (cut into small pieces)
    • Curry leaves - a few
    • Sambar powder - 1/2 tsp
    • Salt & water - As needed
    To temper
    • Oil - 1 tbsp
    • Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
    • Jeera - 1/2 tsp
    • Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
    To garnish
    • Coriander leaves - a few
    • Ghee - 1 tbsp (for flavor)
    METHOD


    • Soak the tamarind in warm water for 20 minutes and take the extract using a cup of water. Set aside.
    • Pressure cook all the ingredients given under "to pressure cook" till one whistle.Mash the dal and set aside. Heat oil in a kadai and roast all the items given above in the same order till nice aroma arises.Powder coarsely and keep aside.
    Idli Sambar with toor dal
    • In the same kadai , add oil and saute the items given under “To Saute”.Saute till tomato turns mushy.Then add the sambar powder, tamarind extract, hing & salt. Add some raw curry leaves. Allow it to boil till the onion gets cooked.Lower the flame. Now add the mashed dal & powdered spices.
    Idli Sambar with toor dal
    Idli Sambar with toor dal
    • Mix well & boil for sometime( Be careful while adding the powder because it may form lumps.So gently stir in & sprinkle the powder simultaneously.) When it boils, add jaggery & boil for some more time.
    Idli Sambar with toor dal
    • Finally temper all the ingredients given under "to temper" and switch off the stove. Garnish with coriander leaves.Transfer to the serving bowl and top it with a tbsp of ghee .( I add only when there is a guest ;) )



    Note
    For restaurant style sambar, add a few curry leaves while roasting the ingredients given for sambar powder.
    ** Also try adding a tsp of grated coconut for additional flavor while roasting.
    ** Add veggies like brinjal, Drumstick and carrot to make it more healthy.

    In this sambar, we should add very less tamarind extract.So it will taste mild and less spicy. If u want it more spicy & tangy , add pinched red chillies while tempering and squeeze some drops of lime juice before serving.
Enjoy this yummy, delicious Sambar with hot idli !
Toor dal sambar for idli


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31 comments :

Unknown said...

Such a flavourful sambar

Rekha shoban said...

perfect with idly...will surely try it!

Chitra said...

Thank u sharmi & rekha for ur quick comments:)

Raks said...

I too luvvvv this,how I wish I have this combo now :)

Santosh Bangar said...

lovely and tempting idili sambhar

Indian Khana said...

Looks yum ...now that I wish I can have it now

Sushma Mallya said...

My fav combo I will surely try making this way...lovely post :)

Prema said...

Wow wonderful combo,yummy version...Btn idly also luks so soft...

Ramya said...

Comforting combo!!looks yummy

Sravs said...

I love idli sambar !! this is nice and interesting version !!

aipi said...

A classic combo ~ the first pic is super tempting!
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Champa said...

I haven't seen any Indian who doesn't like Idli sambar. Always a hit.

Hema Krishnamohan said...

I got what I was searching for.Cooking potato with dal is the unique idea.Exhaustive information along with yummy sambar recipe.Thanks a lot.

Vidhya said...

Tempting spread.

Unknown said...

wow, like those cute baby onions in the sambar and such a tempting plate :)

Priya Suresh said...

Omg, mouthwatering here, can have two more idlies with this sambar,sooo tempting..

divya said...

Omg, mouthwatering here, such a delicious idli sambar...

Shanthi Krishnakumar said...

Tempting and mouthwatering idli sambhar

GEETHA ACHAL said...

Thanks for sharing...Love this sambhar...Perfect match to idlis...

chef and her kitchen said...

Love 2 dunk idli r vada in this delciious dambar..looks perfect..:)

Prathima Rao said...

Delicious sambhar perfect with these fluffy idlis!!!
Prathima Rao
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swapna said...

Perfect with idly.....yummy!!

Jeyashris Kitchen said...

very tempting and mouthwatering sambar, love this comfortable food anytime

Valarmathi Sanjeev said...

Wow...that looks super delicious...comfort food..looks wonderful with idlis.

Aruna Manikandan said...

love this combo a lot...
looks perfect and tempting dear..
nice click :)

Miriam Korula said...

my first visit here n' i have to say i love ur blog name....:)...i really like that movie...:)...you have set of really nice recipes here...:)

Suman Singh said...

Wow, that platter of idli smabhar is making me hungry..looks so tempting and delicious..love to try this recipe sometime..thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

yum and yum to both :)

Recipeswap said...

Looks very tempting!

Prabhu Desai said...

All you're recepies tastes authentic south Indian , thank you

Chitra said...

Thanks :)