Idi Sambar

Ingredients:


Brinjal - 1

Pearl onions/Shallots - 4 or 5

Tamarind extract - 11/2 cups (need not be thick)

Steamed tur dal

Turmeric powder

Curry leaves

Mustard

Salt

Oil

The following to be dry roasted and grinded using little water

Raw rice - 2 tsp

Coriander seeds - 1tsp

Jeera - 1/2 tsp

Black pepper corns - 1/2 tsp

Red Chillies - 2

Toor dal - 11/2 tsp


Method:

First dry roast and grind the ingredients given and keep the masala ready.Take a heavy bottomed vessel. Pour oil and once it becomes hot add the vegetables. Saute them for 2 minutes and add the tamarind extract, turmeric powder. Let it boil till the raw flavour goes off. Add the masala, salt and stir well. Let the mixture boil for some time. Add the steamed toor dal and let it simmer for few minutes. You can season this dish using mustard and curry leaves or just mustard.

Idi Sambar is ready to be served. This goes well with plain steamed rice or as a side dish for dosa or idli.