Howz life...???
Being Food Lovers,We all love to eat variety of Foods,Taste & try it....
But whatever choice we get, Our Tongue longs for our traditional food only,Right...???
Being South Indian,We all love Idly, Sambar, Dosa, Chutneys, Masala, Pooris....
Our Idly & Sambar Combo is Evergreen one & Complete planned Food...
Very healthy one...
Though,We make many side dishes for Idly,Sambar is the Best combi...
Esp Hotel Style,That too RATNA CAFE SAMBAR, Ratna cafe is situated in Triplicane in Chennai, Heard,It was started somewhere in 1948...,That too by a North Indian Family...
Still They have a Brand Name with lot of stylish Outlets,I heard...
My Dad never fail to have Idlys there, During each & every Chennai visit by him...
Whenever, I make this Sambar, He ll sniff with the smell & enter the kitchen..
Pour the Sambar , Generously on the Soft Idlys,
Drizzle a drop of Ghee & sprinkle few Onions & relish like anything...
Whenever I make this now,I miss My Dad.. :-(
Nostalgic...
By Yesterday,Its Whole 6 Years,Since My dad Left us...
I dedicate this Post to my Loving Dad, Dharmapuri- R.Gunaseelan...
Lets see the recipe..INGREDIENTS:
Toor Dhal-2 Cups
Methi-1 Tsp
Turmeric powder-1/2 Tsp
Garlic-2 pods
Small Onions-15
Tomato-2Drumstick or Pumpkin - Few pcs
Tamarind-Lime size ball-Soak in water & take extract
Curry Leaves
Coriander Leaves
Oil-2 Tsp
Salt-As required
Jaggery-3 tsp
For Paste:
Chana dhal - 2 Tsp
Whole Dhania -2 Tsp
Red Chillies -10
Pepper -2 Tsp
Jeera -2 Tsp
Methi Seeds-1 Tsp
Dry Coconut-2 Tsp
Dry Roast all these items,Separately,Grind in a mixie with little water..
(Can grind as Coarse powder & stock it also,Can be used within 15 days)
METHOD:
Pressure cook,Tuar dhal with Methi,Turmeric & Garlic with Water.... For 3-4 Whistles..
Once Cooked, Mash it well with a ladle...
Add Onions,Tomatoes,Veggies ,Salt- Again pressure cook for JUST ONE WHISTLE...
Now add the Tamarind Paste,Let it boil...
Add the Ground Paste...
Boil it..
Finally add the Jaggery & garnish with Curry leaves & Coriander leaves..
This Sambar,Goes well with Idly, Dosas, Rawa Dosas etc...
