How to Make Idli Mullangi Sambar?

The Mullangi Sambar is a melting pot of flavours. Unlike the usual sambar, the Mullangi Sambar is a blast of rich flavours. It is one of the most preferred accompaniments to many South Indian dishes, adds richness to the plate, and is extremely nutritious. This idli sambar in Tamil style will leave you in awe of its flavour, and your taste buds wanting more with every morsel. Idli sambar in Tamil style is unbeatable. The Tamil style Mullangi Sambar is mind-blowingly delicious and a must-try South Indian delicacy. All the health-conscious foodies prefer this idli sambar in Tamil style as a diet food too. This recipe for idli sambar in Tamil style is really easy to make. You can enjoy this Mullangi Sambar with steaming idlis and dosas.

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Mullangi Sambar Info:

Prep Time

20 Mins

Cook Time

45 Mins

Total Time

65 Mins

Cuisine

Indian

Category

Main course

Mullangi Sambar Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup Arhar dal
  • Turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 bowls of sliced radish
  • 5-6 pearl onions
  • 1 medium-sized tomato
  • Oil
  • Oilseeds
  • Asafoetida
  • Fenugreek seeds
  • Curry leaves
  • Tamarind
  • Red dry chillies
  • Coriander leaves
  • Sambar powder

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  • Take 1/2 cup of arhar dal. Soak and rinse the dal with water about 3 to 4 times the quantity of the daal. Place the dal in the pressure cooker, add 2-2.5 cups of water, a pinch of turmeric, and pressure cook for 6 whistles.
  • While the dal is cooking , soak a tablespoon of tamarind in about a quarter cup of water.
  • Take a radish. Wash it and peel it. Slice the clean, peeled radish in round, even slices. Ensure there is about 2 cups of radish. Cut all the other veggies like shallots, tomatoes, etc., and keep them aside.
  • Remove the pressure cooker from the flame and let the pressure settle down. Mash the dal with a spoon or ladle.
  • Take a non-stick pan and place it on medium flame. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a hot pan. Add a teaspoon of mustard seeds and let them splutter in the hot oil.
  • Add a quarter teaspoon full of methi seeds and half teaspoon of urad dal. Fry the dal in hot oil until it turns golden. Add 5-6 sliced pearl onions to the hot oil. Sauté until they turn translucent.
  • Add 1 or 2 dry red chillies for taste. Add a quarter teaspoon of asafoetida. Sauté the ingredients for a few seconds on low flame. Chop 1 medium-sized tomato and add it to the pan. Add some curry leaves along with it for flavour. Sauté the tomatoes until they soften. Now, it is time to add the already sliced radish to the pan.
  • Add a quarter teaspoon of turmeric powder and mix well. Sauté for about a minute. Add 1 cup of water to the sambar. Sprinkle salt as per your taste. Cover the pan with a lid and let the radish slices cook on medium flame. Remove the lid periodically and check if the radish slices are tender.
  • Once the radish has turned soft, add the mashed dal. Add the tamarind pulp. Also, add two tablespoons of sambar powder. Add sugar or jaggery to taste.
  • Simmer the mixture on medium flame until the aroma of raw tamarind is replaced by that of cooked ingredients. If the Mullangi Sambar appears to be thick, add some water. Garnish this mouth-watering sambar with coriander leaves and serve with steaming idlis.

Now, you can enjoy this idli sambar in Tamil style at home. Savour this tasty and healthy Mullangi sambar with hot, steaming idlis.

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