THAKKALI SAMBAR –TOMATO SAMBAR FOR IDLI

THAKKALI SAMBAR –TOMATO SAMBAR FOR IDLI

I learnt this from my mother-in-law. It’s very simple to do.It has no dal & no sambar onions , coconut and coriander seeds(dhaniya) are the star ingredients. .It gives a nice taste and flavour.
STEP1: Cut one big onion and keep it aside.
STEP2: Take a blender and Add
3- Chopped tomatoes
2 ½ spoons of roasted gram
2 spoons of coriander seeds (dhaniya)
2 spoons of grated coconut
3 red chilies.

Grind finely by adding water . keep it aside.
STEP3: Heat oil in a pan, Add mustard seeds, after it splutter ,add those chopped onions ,sauté till onions turns transparent.

STEP4: Now add those grinded tomatoes and salt to it and sauté well. Cook by adding little water for 10 mins ,in low flame until raw smell goes off and tomato gets cooked.

STEP5: Switch off the flame and garnish with curry leaves. Serve hot for idly,dosa.