Idli Sambar

Soft steamed rice cakes with a tangy, comforting lentil sambar.

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 4 cups idli batter (fermented)
• 1 cup toor dal, cooked
• Mixed vegetables, chopped
• 1 tbsp sambar powder
• Tamarind pulp
• Mustard seeds, curry leaves

Method

1. Steam idli batter in greased moulds for 10-12 min.
2. Cook vegetables with tamarind and sambar powder until tender.
3. Add cooked dal, simmer until it comes together.
4. Temper with mustard seeds and curry leaves; serve with hot idlis.