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idli sambar recipe | tiffin sambar | hotel style idli sambar recipe

easy idli sambar recipe | tiffin sambar | hotel style idli sambar recipe
Course sambar
Cuisine south india
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Author HEBBARS KITCHEN

Ingredients

for sambar powder:

  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • ½ tsp methi / fenugreek
  • ¼ cup coriander seeds
  • 1 tbsp cumin / jeera
  • 1 tsp  urad dal
  • 1 tsp chana dal
  • 20 dried red chilli
  • few curry leaves
  • ¼ tsp hing / asafoetida

for sambar:

  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • ¼ tsp methi / fenugreek
  • pinch hing / asafoetida
  • few curry leaves
  • 4 shallots halves
  • 2 chilli slit
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • ½ carrot chopped
  • 1 potato cubed
  • 5 beans chopped
  • 5 pieces drumstick
  • ½ brinjal / baingan cubed
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp jaggery
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup water
  • ¾ cup tamarind extract
  • 1 cup toor dal boiled
  • 2 tbsp coriander finely chopped

Instructions

  • firstly, in a large kadai heat, 2 tsp oil and splutter tempering.
  • add 4 shallots, 2 chilli and saute for a minute till it changes colour.
  • further, add 1 tomato and continue to cook.
  • now add mixed vegetables and saute for 2 minutes.
  • further, add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp jaggery, 1 tsp salt and 1 cup water.
  • mix well, cover and boil for 10 minutes.
  • now add ¾ cup tamarind extract and mix well.
  • cover and boil for 10 minutes.
  • additionally, add 1 cup toor dal, water and mix well.
  • add in 4 tsp of prepared sambar powder.
  • boil for a minute, until the flavours are well absorbed.
  • add in 2 tbsp coriander leaves and mix well.
  • finally, enjoy idli sambar with hot steamed idli.