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:• Toor dal can be found in most grocery stores or Indian markets. If unavailable, you can substitute it with yellow split peas. • Feel free to use any combination of vegetables you prefer. Popular choices include drumsticks, carrots, eggplant, okra, and pumpkin. • 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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