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Classic South Indian Sambar
Ingredients
- toor dal1 cup
- mixed vegetables (carrot, potato, drumstick)2 cups
- onion1 medium
- tomato1 medium
- sambar powder2 tablespoons
- turmeric powder0,5 teaspoon
- tamarind paste1 tablespoon
- 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 soak it in water for about 15 minutes.
- 2
In a pressure cooker, add the soaked toor dal and 3 cups of water. Cook for 3-4 whistles until the dal is soft and mushy.
- 3
In a separate pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- 4
Add cumin seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds until aromatic.
- 5
Add chopped onion and sauté until it turns translucent.
- 6
Add chopped tomato and cook until it becomes soft.
- 7
Add the mixed vegetables, turmeric powder, and sambar powder. Stir well.
- 8
Add the cooked toor dal to the pot along with 1 cup of water. Mix well.
- 9
Add tamarind paste and salt to taste. Stir and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are cooked.
- 10
Adjust the consistency of the sambar by adding more water if needed. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- 11
Serve hot with rice or idli.
