How to Make Delicious Idli, Sambar, and Chutney: A Step-by-Step Guide for South Indian Cuisine Lovers Pancham, March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 Idli, Sambar, and Chutney are some of the most popular dishes in South India. These dishes are not only delicious but also very nutritious. Idli is a steamed rice cake, Sambar is a lentil-based vegetable soup, and Chutney is a spicy sauce made with coconut, coriander, and other spices. In this blog post, we will go through the step-by-step process of making these three dishes. Ingredients: Idli batter (made with rice and urad dal) Sambar powder (made with spices) Vegetables (carrot, potato, onion, tomato, etc.) Tamarind pulp Toor dal (lentils) Coconut (grated) Coriander leaves Green chilies Curry leaves Mustard seeds Oil Salt How to Make Idli: Soak rice and urad dal separately for 4-6 hours. Grind them separately and mix them in a bowl. Add salt and water to the mixture and mix it well. Allow the batter to ferment for 8-10 hours or overnight. Grease the idli molds with oil. Pour the batter into the molds and steam for 10-12 minutes. Once done, remove from the molds and serve hot with Sambar and Chutney. How to Make Sambar: Cook toor dal in a pressure cooker for 3-4 whistles or until soft. In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies. Once the mustard seeds splutter, add chopped vegetables and sauté for a few minutes. Add water, tamarind pulp, and Sambar powder to the vegetables. Allow the mixture to boil for 10-15 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked. Add cooked toor dal to the mixture and mix well. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with Idli and Chutney. How to Make Chutney: In a mixer grinder, add grated coconut, green chilies, coriander leaves, and salt. Add a little water and grind to a smooth paste. In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Once the mustard seeds splutter, add the ground chutney and sauté for a minute. Serve hot with Idli and Sambar. In conclusion, Idli, Sambar, and Chutney are a perfect combination of taste and health. These dishes are not only easy to make but also very satisfying. With the above steps, you can now make these dishes at home and enjoy them with your family and friends. Share this:Tweet Related Recipes chutneyDeliciouseasyidliindian foodIndian food recipesambarsouth indian