Idli Sambar

We usually know Idli n Sambar but what is "idli sambar". It is a special sambar made specially for idlis. Yes i learnt this recipe after I got married from my MIL.My hubby loves idlis. Give him in all three meals he will never say no. So I specially make this sambar when I make Idlis. This sambar is not that suitable for rice but goes perfect for idlis n tastes good with other tiffin items too. This is very easy to prepare. Using small onions adds flavour to this sambar, but if that is not available you can use regular onions but chop it in large pieces.This special sambar goes to Suma's Delicious Dals n to Think spice think Tamarind
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Idli Sambar

You need:
Tur Dhal                         1/2cup
Small onions                   200gms
Tomato(chopped)          1nos(medium)
Dry red chilli                   2-3nos+ 2nos to temper

Sambar powder               1/4 tsp
Turmeric powder            3/4tsp
Tamarind                        size of a small gooseberry
Asafoetida                      1/4tsp
Salt
Oil                                  1/2tbsp+ 1/2tsp
Ghee                               1/2tbsp
Mustard  seeds                1tsp

Curry Leaves                   1-2 sprig

Preparation:
Cook the tur dal n keep aside. Peel the onions. Heat 1/2tsp oil in a kadai and fry the red chilli, use 3 if you want it too hot. grind the chilli to a coarse powder   
Soak the tamarind in little water n extract the pulp.               
Heat 1 1/2 - 2 cups of water n add the onions n tomatoes, ground red chilli powder, turmeric powder, Sambar powder and cook till the onions are soft.
Add the cooked dhal, tamarind extract( add little by little coz this sambar requires only little tamarind, adding too much makes them very sour), salt. Add a little more only water if needed. Cook them for 12-15 minutes.
Temper the sambar with oil, ghee, mustard seeds, dry red chilli and curry leaves, asafoetida
Serve hot with Idli.

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A perfect Meal!!