Dish of the Day: Idli Sambhar Recipe

Introduction

Idli Sambhar ek classic South Indian dish hai jo fluffy steamed rice cakes, yani idlis, ko flavorful lentil stew, sambhar, ke saath serve kiya jata hai. Yeh dish sirf tasty nahi, balki nutritious bhi hai, isliye yeh breakfast ya kisi bhi meal ke liye perfect choice hai.

Ingredients

Idli Ke Liye:

• 2 cups idli rice (ya parboiled rice)
• 1 cup split black gram (urad dal)
• 1 tsp fenugreek seeds (optional)
• Namak swad anusar
• Pani (zarurat ke hisab se)

Sambhar Ke Liye:

• 1 cup toor dal (split pigeon peas)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1 cup mixed sabzi (gajar, beans, aloo)
• 2-3 green chilies, slit
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1-2 tbsp sambhar powder (swad anusar)
• Namak swad anusar
• Curry leaves ki ek handfull
• 2 tbsp oil (preferably ghee ya vegetable oil)
• Garnish ke liye fresh coriander leaves
• Pani (zarurat ke hisab se)

Instructions

Step 1: Idli Batter Tayyar Karein

1. Idli rice aur urad dal ko alag alag pani me dhoke 6-8 ghante ya raat bhar bhigo kar rakhein.
2. Pani ko drain karke urad dal ko thoda pani dal kar smooth batter bana lein. Isse ek bade bowl me daal dein.
3. Bhige hue rice ko coarsely grind karein. Isse urad dal ke batter ke saath mix karein.
4. Namak daal kar achi tarah mix karein. Cover karke isse warm jagah par 8-12 ghante ke liye ferment hone dein.

Step 2: Sambhar Tayyar Karein

1. Toor dal ko dhoke pressure cooker me 3 cups pani ke sath 3-4 whistles tak pakne dein jab tak yeh soft na ho jaye.
2. Ek pan me oil garam karein aur mustard seeds daal kar splutter hone tak pakne dein, phir cumin seeds aur curry leaves daal dein.
3. Piyaz ko translucent hone tak sauté karein, phir chopped tomatoes, green chilies, aur mixed sabzi daal kar pakayein jab tak sabziyan naram ho jayein.
4. Paka hua toor dal, turmeric powder, sambhar powder, aur namak daal kar achi tarah mix karein aur 10-15 minute tak simmer karein, zarurat anusar pani dalte rahein.
5. Seasoning adjust karein aur chopped coriander leaves se garnish karein.

Step 3: Idlis Steam Karein

1. Idli molds ko grease karein aur har cavity ko fermented batter se bharein.
2. Idli steamer me 10-15 minute tak steam karein ya jab tak toothpick clean bahar na aaye tab tak.
3. Idlis ko molds se nikaal kar garam rakhein.

Serving

Garam idlis sambhar aur coconut chutney ke saath serve karein. Yeh delicious South Indian dish breakfast, lunch, ya dinner ke liye perfect hai!

Conclusion

Idli Sambhar sirf ek dish nahi hai; yeh flavors aur textures ka ek celebration hai. Soft idlis aur spicy sambhar ke saath, yeh meal sabke liye hit banne wala hai. Aapke blog ke liye perfect, yeh recipe South Indian cuisine ki essence ko dikhata hai!