Sambar Recipe, How to Make Sambar - Swasthi's Recipes
https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/andhra-sambar-recipe-how-to-make-south-indian-sambar/
DirectionsStep1Wash toor dal a few times in cooker or pot until the water runs clear.Step2Pour 2 cups water & pressure cook for 2 to 4 whistles depending on the brand of cooker. If cooking in Instant pot, press the pressure cook button & set the timer for 9 mins. If you do not hav…Step3Rinse all the veggies. Scrape the drumsticks lightly & rinse. Chop them to 2 inch pieces. Peel the shallots as well & rinse.Step4Dice tomatoes & chop okra to 1 inch pieces. If using pumpkin, peel the skin & dice. Keep all these aside.Step5While the dal cooks, make the sambar powder. Dry roast red chilies, urad dal and chana dal until golden & crunchy. Add coriander seeds & fry till aromatic. Remove to a plate.Step6Next add methi seeds and saute until slightly dark. Then add cumin, fry for a minute. Cool these and powder finely in a spice jar.Step7Heat 1 tsp oil in a pot. Saute onions for 1 minute. Add all the veggies & saute for 2 mins. This saute step can be skipped but sometimes onions, tomatoes and chilli powder don't sme…Step8Stir in the chilli powder (optional) and pour 4 to 5 cups of water. [Use 4 cups is using only toor dal and 5 cups if using some moong dal as well.]Step9When the water turns hot, take 1⁄4 cup hot water with a ladle to a bowl. Add tamarind & jaggery (optional). Set aside to soak.Step10When the veggies are cooked al dente, add turmeric, sambar powder & salt. Squeeze the tamarind and pour the tamarind water. I prefer to filter the tamarind water while pouring.Step11Cook for 3 to 5 minutes. When the pressure releases, mash the dal to smooth with a masher or ladle.Step12Stir it to the boiling sambar. Adjust salt and tamarind if needed. Bring it to a gentle boil and add coriander leaves.Step13Heat a small pan with ghee. Add mustard, cumin, methi & red chillies. When the spices pop, add curry leaves.Step14The leaves will turn crisp, then add hing & pour this to the simmering sambar.Step15Serve sambar with rice, idli, vada or dosa.Step16Set aside the desired portion to refrigerate in smaller containers.Step17Cool completely and refrigerate immediately. To retain the taste of sambar, refrigerate within two hours of cooking.
DA: 91 PA: 23 MOZ Rank: 43
