Idli With Rasam and Peanut Chutney

This combination for Idli is my all time favourite. There was a lady right in front of my college who used have a little fast food corner in her house. She used to sell idli sambhar chutney, wada sambhar, masala dosa. During recess her house used to literally overflow with the college kids.

Her food was delicious and she was a real kind hearted lady, she would welcome us in her house anytime. Her idli sambhar chutney is my inspiration for this recipe. Her sambhar though delicious used to taste a lot like rasam to me. After I moved to US I had the craving to eat aunties idli sambhar so I made it adding some variations. I used rasam instead of sambhar and instead of coconut chutney I add Peanut Chutney to it and the final result is YUMMOOOOO

Method

Make your regular rasam. For seasoning when you add mustard seeds to the rasam add some jeera also, add this to the rasam and mix well.

For Peanut Chutney

Raw Peanuts - 1/2 cup

Coriander seeds - 2 tbsp

Garlic - 1 pod

Green Chillies - 3-4 ( add as per taste)

Small piece Tamarind

Take little oil in a pan. Add all the above ingredients and fry till raw smell has gone. Cool and grind to a fine paste. Add mustard and urad dal seasoning to this and mix well.

TO SERVE

Take idlis in a bowl. Pour rasam on top. Add some chutney and serve.