Sambar

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - To taste
• Curry leaves - A few
• Dry red chillies - 2
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
• Asafoetida - A pinch
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Sambar powder - 2 tablespoons
• Tamarind - 1 small lemon-sized ball
• Mixed vegetables - 2 cups (such as okra, drumstick, eggplant, pumpkin)
• Toor dal - 1 cup

Let's Get Started

1. Wash the toor dal and cook it in a pressure cooker with 2 cups of water for 4 whistles.
2. Soak the tamarind in warm water for 10 minutes, then squeeze to extract the juice and discard the pulp.
3. Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds. When they start to splutter, add the dry red chillies and curry leaves.
4. Add the mixed vegetables to the pan and sauté for a few minutes.
5. Add the tamarind juice, sambar powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida, and salt. Mix well and bring to a boil.
6. Add the cooked dal to the pan and mix well. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
7. Serve the sambar hot with rice or idli.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Main Course
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Calories: 200
• Fat: 6g
• Carbs: 30g
• Protein: 10g
• Sodium: 750mg
• Sugar: 5g