Sambar
is very popular in South Indian meals.Sambar
accompanies many South Indian meals, like dosa, idli, rice. One can
say South Indian meal is not complete without Sambar.
In
South India, there are variations to this sambar recipe, but this is
the simple one I use.
Ingredients :
Toor
Dal
|
1
cup
|
Drumstick
|
2
|
Tamarind
|
Small
size
|
Tomato
|
1
|
Onion
or (Shallots)
|
1
or (6-8 peeled)
|
Green
Chilli
|
4
|
Turmeric
powder
|
1/2
tsp
|
Sambar
Powder
|
1
tsp
|
Salt
|
As
per taste
|
Coriander
Leaves
|
For
Garnishing
|
To Temper :
Mustard
seeds
|
1
tsp
|
Cumin
seeds
|
1
tsp
|
Curry
Leaves
|
1
sprig
|
Asafotedia
|
A
pinch
|
Steps :
Soak
tamarind in hot water and extract 11/2 cups of tamarind juice and
discard the pulp.
Wash
and pressure cook toor dhal with 2 cups of water till it becomes soft
and cooked.
- Heat oil in a deep pan, add mustard and cumin seeds and allow them to splutter.
- Next add asafoetida to it.Then add the shallots, curry leaves,Green chillies and fry till it turns pink in color.
- Add the chopped tomatoes to it and cook till it becomes soft, and add drumsticks,Turmeric powder,sambar powder and fry for a min.
- Then add ½ cup of water to it and bring to boil cover and cook in medium flame....
- Once drumsticks are cooked,add the cooked dal and mix well.
- Add the tamarind water and bring to boil and check for salt..
- Once done garnish with coriander leaves.
- Serve with hot rice.
We love drumstick but its hard to come by these days. Sambar and muruggakkai is such a trill for our palates.
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ReplyDeleteVery inviting Sambhar.. Neatly presented!
ReplyDeleteyummy sambar ............ drumstick sambar has a unique flavor and taste.......
ReplyDeleteflavorful sambar!!
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ReplyDeleteFelt like I can dip my Idlies directly in these bowls! Very tempting click!
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yummy sambar
ReplyDeleteWow, flavorful sambar...its so hard to find drumsticks here, I miss it:(
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ReplyDeleteYummy flavorful sambar.
ReplyDeleteVery much hit in every family of south.. You have done a justices to this dish...
ReplyDeleteDrumstick sambar is my favorite...you made it so yummy...loved it.
ReplyDeletei love drumstick sambar.. i also add raw mango with it..
ReplyDeleteSeriously drumstick sambar is my all time favourite..APpalam & rice with sambar, i can have it even everyday.
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite too.. A simple and yummy dish that fills my mind :)
ReplyDeleteYummy Sambar.. Loved it Saranya :-)
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