Idli With Sambhar

To make idlis, first, prepare a greased idli tray with 1 tsp oil.

Pour batter into the tray carefully into each mold.

Put the loaded tray into the idli stand.

Cover and steam cook the idlis.

Remove and let hot steam escape.

To prepare sambhar, in a saucepan, add 1 tbsp tamarind pulp, 1.5 drumsticks, 1/8 cup each diced capsicum, 1/8 cup diced brinjal, and 1/8 cup chopped tomato.

Add 1/4 tsp sambhar powder, 1/8 tsp salt, water as required, mix, and cook well.

Add 1/8 tsp haldi,1/8 cup cooked tur dal and mix well.

To temper sambhar, heat 1 tsp oil.

Add 1/8 tsp each of rai, 1/8 tsp hing, 1/4 red chilli and 2.5 leaves of kadi patta.

Saute well, add tempering in the sambhar.

Garnish with 1/4 tsp chopped coriander leaves and 1/2 tsp grated fresh coconut.

Add black sesame seeds and mix well.