Recipe for Idli & Vada with Sauce of Coconut & Mint Chutney and Halwa

Here's a delicious and traditional South Indian recipe for Idli & Vada with a side of Coconut & Mint Chutney and Halwa:

Idli & Vada:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups idli batter
- 1 cup urad dal (for vada)
- 1 cup rice flour (for vada)
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying

Instructions:
1. To make the vada, soak urad dal in water for a few hours. Drain and grind it into a smooth paste.
2. Add rice flour to the urad dal paste, mix well, and season with salt.
3. Heat oil in a pan for frying. Shape the vada mixture into small balls and deep fry until golden brown. Drain excess oil on paper towels.
4. For the idli, pour the idli batter into greased idli molds and steam until cooked through.

Coconut & Mint Chutney:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2-3 green chilies
- 1-inch piece of ginger
- 1/4 cup roasted chana dal
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed

Instructions:
1. In a blender, combine grated coconut, mint leaves, green chilies, ginger, roasted chana dal, and salt.
2. Blend to a smooth paste, adding water as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
3. Transfer the chutney to a serving bowl.

Halwa:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup semolina (sooji/rava)
- 1/2 cup ghee
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups water
- A handful of cashews and raisins
- Cardamom powder for flavor

Instructions:
1. In a pan, heat ghee and roast semolina until fragrant and golden brown.
2. In another pan, heat water and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
3. Slowly add the sugar syrup to the roasted semolina while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
4. Add cardamom powder, cashews, and raisins. Mix well.
5. Cook until the halwa thickens and leaves the sides of the pan.

Serve the hot and fluffy idlis and crispy vadas with the coconut & mint chutney and sweet halwa for a delightful meal that's perfect for breakfast or snack time!

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