Idli and Bottle-gourd Sambhar

Grind the rice and urad dal and mix together. Put into a large container and let it ferment. After it is fermented add salt and grease the idli stand. Pour a small quantity of batter in stand and steam for around 5-7 mins. Take out if a toothpick inserted in it stands clean.

Heat the oil, add mustard add some seeds, curry patta, urad dal, chana dal, chillies etc. Add turmeric, coriander, jaggery and sauté for a couple of min.

Boil soaked chana dal and lauki along with some salt and cook until done. Add this lauki, chana dal to the Tadka and cook for a few more minutes.

Serve this when hot.