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Classic South Indian Sambar
Ingredients
- toor dal1 cup
- sambar powder2 tablespoons
- turmeric powder0,5 teaspoon
- mixed vegetables (carrot, potato, drumstick)1 cup
- tomato1 medium
- onion1 medium
- tamarind pulp2 tablespoons
- oil2 tablespoons
- mustard seeds1 teaspoon
- cumin seeds1 teaspoon
- dried red chilies2 pieces
- curry leaves10 leaves
- saltto taste
- water4 cups
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the toor dal thoroughly and cook it in a pressure cooker with 2 cups of water and turmeric powder until soft and mushy.
- 2
In a pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- 3
Add cumin seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
- 4
Add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns translucent.
- 5
Add the chopped tomato and cook until it becomes soft.
- 6
Add the mixed vegetables and sauté for a couple of minutes.
- 7
Add the sambar powder and mix well.
- 8
Pour in the cooked toor dal along with the remaining 2 cups of water. Stir to combine.
- 9
Add the tamarind pulp and salt to taste. Mix well.
- 10
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are cooked and the flavors meld together.
- 11
Adjust the consistency of the sambar by adding more water if needed.
- 12
Serve hot with rice or idli.
