Fluffy Idli Delight with Spicy Sambhar and Coconut Chutney

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Fluffy Idli Delight with Spicy Sambhar and Coconut Chutney

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  • Soft Idli Recipe

    Ingredients:

    1 cup urad dal (split black gram)

    2 cups idli rice or parboiled rice

    ½ tsp fenugreek seeds (methi)

    Salt to taste

    Water (as needed)

    Oil (for greasing)

    Method:

    1. Soak: Soak urad dal and methi together for 4–5 hours. Soak rice separately for 4–5 hours.

    2. Grind: First grind urad dal with little water till fluffy. Then grind rice into a slightly coarse paste.

    3. Mix: Combine both batters, add salt, and mix well. Let it ferment overnight or 8–10 hours.

    4. Steam: Pour batter into greased idli molds and steam for 10–12 minutes.

    5. Serve hot with sambhar and coconut chutney.

    🍲 Sambhar Recipe (South Indian Style)

    Ingredients:

    1 cup toor dal (split pigeon peas)

    1 tbsp tamarind pulp

    1 onion, chopped

    1 tomato, chopped

    1 carrot, chopped

    1 drumstick (optional)

    2 tbsp sambhar masala

    ¼ tsp turmeric powder

    1 tsp mustard seeds

    A few curry leaves

    2 dried red chilies

    2 tbsp oil or ghee

    Salt to taste

    Fresh coriander (for garnish)

    Method:

    1. Cook dal: Pressure cook toor dal with turmeric and 2 cups water until soft. Mash well.

    2. Boil veggies: In a pan, boil the vegetables with tamarind pulp, salt, and sambhar masala until soft.

    3. Combine: Add the mashed dal to the boiled vegetables and simmer for 10 minutes.

    4. Temper: In a small pan, heat oil, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and red chilies. Let splutter and pour over sambhar.

    5. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with idli.