Idly With Samba Sauce Recipe
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Ingredients
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Idly Ingredients
Samba Sauce Ingredients
Method
Idly Preparation
- 1
Soak Ingredients
In a large bowl, soak idly rice and split urad dal with fenugreek seeds in enough water for 6-8 hours or overnight.
- 2
Grind the Batter
After soaking, drain the water and transfer the rice and dal mixture to a blender. Add about 1 cup of water and blend to a smooth batter. The consistency should be thick but pourable.
- 3
Ferment the Batter
Pour the batter into a large container, cover it, and let it ferment in a warm place for 8-12 hours until it doubles in size and is bubbly.
- 4
Prepare for Steaming
Once fermented, add salt and mix well. Grease idly molds with a little oil.
- 5
Steam Idlies
Fill each mold with the batter and place them in a steamer. Steam for 10-15 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 6
Serve Idlies
Remove the idlies from the molds and serve warm with samba sauce.
Samba Sauce Preparation
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- 10
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt to taste. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and mushy.
- 11
Add Curry Leaves
Finally, add curry leaves and stir well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- 12
Serve with Idlies
Remove from heat and serve the samba sauce hot alongside the idlies.