Made with AI
Sambar Rice
Ingredients
- rice1 cup
- toor dal1 cup
- mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, peas)2 cups
- onion1 medium
- tomato1 medium
- sambar powder2 tablespoons
- tamarind paste1 tablespoon
- mustard seeds1 teaspoon
- cumin seeds1 teaspoon
- dried red chilies2 pieces
- curry leaves10 leaves
- vegetable oil2 tablespoons
- saltto taste
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the rice and toor dal together under running water until the water runs clear.
- 2
In a pressure cooker, add the rinsed rice and toor dal along with 4 cups of water. Cook for 3-4 whistles or until both are soft and mushy.
- 3
In a separate pan, heat the vegetable 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 fragrant.
- 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 and sauté for a couple of minutes.
- 8
Stir in the sambar powder and tamarind paste. Mix well.
- 9
Add the cooked rice and dal mixture to the pan. Mix everything thoroughly.
- 10
Add salt to taste and let the mixture simmer for 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 11
Serve hot, garnished with additional curry leaves if desired.
