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Sambar

Sambar is a very popular dish in South Indian cuisine. It is served with steamed rice or even as a side dish for idli and dosa. Sambar with rice is one of the main courses in everyday South Indian meals.

Ingredients

• .Dal – 4tbsp
• .Water - 2 cups
• .Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
• .Carrot - 1, cubed
• .Potato - 1 small-medium, cubed & half cooked
• .Drumstick - 2, cut lengthwise
• .Tomato - 2, sliced
• .Ladies finger- a handful
• .Tamarind  water– ½ cup (adjust the qty as per your taste)
• .Sambar powder - 1.5 - 2 tbsp
• .Asafoetida (kayam) - ½ tsp
• .Shredded cocnut-4tbsp

For seasoning

• .Red chilly - 2
• .Mustard - ¼ tsp
• .Curry leaves-1 string
• .Salt-as required
• .Coconut oil-2tsp

Method

STEP-1

.Pressure cook  dal and vegetables along with salt, water ,tamerind water and turmeric powder on high flame for 3 whistles. Keep it closed for 30 minutes or till the steam goes.

STEP-2

.Grind coconut and asafetida by adding little water

STEP-3

.Add sambar powder and coconut paste to the cooked vegetables.

.Let it boil.

STEP-4

 Heat oil in a pan and crackle the mustard seeds. Add red chillies and curry leaves. Saute it.

 Add this to the sambar and mix well. Remove from fire.

Tips

You can adjust the quantity of water to suit your requirements. You can use the veggies of your choice.

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