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Soft Sambar Idli with Rettaikili

sambar_idli

Ingredients

  • Rettai Kili idli rice – 2 cups
  • Urd dal – 1/2 cup
  • Poha – 1/4 cup
  • Salt to taste.
  • Arhar ki dal – 1/2 cup
  • Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil – 2 teaspoons
  • Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
  • Curry leaves – 10-12
  • Onion – 1 cup (chopped)
  • Tomato – 1 cup (chopped)
  • Sambhar masala – 2 tablespoons
  • Brinjal – 1 (chopped)
  • Tamarind pulp – 2 tablespoons

Instructions

Step 1. Wash and soak Rettai Kili rice poha and urd dal separately for 4-5 hours.

Step 2. Drain and blend in a blender together with salt and poha till smooth.

Step 3. Transfer the batter in a big vessel and cover and keep to ferment for 6-8 hours.

Step 4. Grease the idli molds and pour the batter in each mold.

Step 5. Steam the idlies for 15-20 minutes, till done.