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Sambar

Ingredients of Sambar

Toor Dal -1 cup

Small dry red chilies - 5

Turmeric Powder-1/2 tsp

Tamarind-1/2 lime sized ball

Small onions- 5

Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp

Asafoetida -1/4 tsp

Tomato- 1 Big

1 cup of a vegetable you with to make sambar with like green beans, chopped carrot

Curry Leaves

Oil-2 tsp

Salt to taste

Grind to a Fine Paste

Bangalgram Dal – 2tbs

Coriander seed– 2tbs

Urd Dal– 2tbs

Dry Red chilli– 2tbs

Cocoanut piece-1 

Roast and grind into course. Keep it aside.

Method of Preparation of Sambar

  • Boil 2 cups of water and add Dal, turmeric powder and 1 teaspoon of oil. As the Dal boils, skim off the foam.
  • Boil until the Dal is soft and then mash it coarsely. If needed, add more water as it is boiling but do not let it get too watery.
  • In a pan heat the oil and pop mustard. Add the chopped onions and fry till it turns golden brown. Add green Chillis and fry for one minute. Then add chopped tomatoes and then vegetables.
  • Add turmeric powder, Asafoetida, curry leave, salt and ground mixture Boil until raw smell goes off. Put some coriander leaves once it is cooked. It adds extra taste and smell.
  • Serve hot with rice & papads.

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