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.
- Toor dal - 1/4 cup
- Potato - 1 no (big)
- Turmeric powder - A pinch
- Water - As needed
- Tamarind - A small gooseberry size
- Jaggery – 1/2 tsp ( to add in tamarind extract)
- 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
- 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
- Oil - 1 tbsp
- Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
- Jeera - 1/2 tsp
- Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
- Coriander leaves - a few
- Ghee - 1 tbsp (for flavor)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 ;) )
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 |
METHOD
Note
** 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 !
31 comments :
Such a flavourful sambar
perfect with idly...will surely try it!
Thank u sharmi & rekha for ur quick comments:)
I too luvvvv this,how I wish I have this combo now :)
lovely and tempting idili sambhar
Looks yum ...now that I wish I can have it now
My fav combo I will surely try making this way...lovely post :)
Wow wonderful combo,yummy version...Btn idly also luks so soft...
Comforting combo!!looks yummy
I love idli sambar !! this is nice and interesting version !!
A classic combo ~ the first pic is super tempting!
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I haven't seen any Indian who doesn't like Idli sambar. Always a hit.
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.
Tempting spread.
wow, like those cute baby onions in the sambar and such a tempting plate :)
Omg, mouthwatering here, can have two more idlies with this sambar,sooo tempting..
Omg, mouthwatering here, such a delicious idli sambar...
Tempting and mouthwatering idli sambhar
Thanks for sharing...Love this sambhar...Perfect match to idlis...
Love 2 dunk idli r vada in this delciious dambar..looks perfect..:)
Delicious sambhar perfect with these fluffy idlis!!!
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Perfect with idly.....yummy!!
very tempting and mouthwatering sambar, love this comfortable food anytime
Wow...that looks super delicious...comfort food..looks wonderful with idlis.
love this combo a lot...
looks perfect and tempting dear..
nice click :)
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...:)
Wow, that platter of idli smabhar is making me hungry..looks so tempting and delicious..love to try this recipe sometime..thanks for sharing!
yum and yum to both :)
Looks very tempting!
All you're recepies tastes authentic south Indian , thank you
Thanks :)
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