Ingredients
- 1 cup Toor dal (split pigeon peas)
- 2 cups Mixed vegetables (such as drumsticks, carrots, eggplant, okra, pumpkin), chopped
- 1 small, finely chopped onions
- 2, chopped Tomato
- 1 tablespoon Sambar powderSambar powder is a blend of spices readily available in Indian stores. If you don't have it, you can make a simple substitute by combining equal parts of coriander powder, cumin powder, and red chili powder.
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- to taste Salt
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste Tamarind
- 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter) or oil Ghee
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 2-3 Dried red chilies
- A pinch Asafoetida (hing)
- for garnish Curry Leaves
- Fresh leaves for garnish Coriander Leaves
Directions
Sambhar : A Melody of South Indian Flavors” is quite manageable, suitable for both novice and intermediate cooks. While it does require some basic cooking techniques, fear not! I shall guide you through the process with clear instructions and helpful tips. With a little patience and enthusiasm, you’ll be able to create this culinary masterpiece with ease.
Steps
1 Done | Rinse the toor dal thoroughly and cook it in a pressure cooker or a pot with 3 cups of water until soft and mushy. |
2 Done | In a separate pot, add the chopped vegetables, onion, tomatoes, sambar powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Add enough water to cover the vegetables. Cook until the vegetables are tender. |
3 Done | Once the vegetables are cooked, add the cooked toor dal to the pot and mix well. |
4 Done | Dilute the tamarind paste in a little water and add it to the sambar. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed. |
5 Done | In a small pan, heat the ghee or oil. Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add the cumin seeds, dried red chilies, and asafoetida. Fry briefly until aromatic. |
6 Done | Pour the tempering mixture into the sambar pot and mix well. |
7 Done | Garnish with fresh curry leaves and coriander leaves. |
8 Done | Your soulful Sambar Symphony is now ready to be enjoyed with steamed rice, idli, dosa, or any other South Indian delicacy. |
9 Done | Beginner Tips:โข Toor dal can be found in most grocery stores or Indian markets. If unavailable, you can substitute it with yellow split peas. โข Feel free to use any combination of vegetables you prefer. Popular choices include drumsticks, carrots, eggplant, okra, and pumpkin. โข Sambar powder is a blend of spices readily available in Indian stores. If you don't have it, you can make a simple substitute by combining equal parts of coriander powder, cumin powder, and red chili powder. |
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