Traditional South Indian Sambar Recipe

Traditional South Indian Sambar Recipe

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Enjoy a flavorful South Indian sambar, a lentil-based vegetable stew, perfect with dosa or rice. A comforting vegetarian dish rich in spices and nutrients.

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Cooking tools:

  • Pressure cooker
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Pot
  • Skillet
  • Spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Stove

Ingredients

  • 1 cup toor dal (split pigeon peas)
  • 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, potatoes, eggplant, okra)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1 tomato (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons sambar powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2 dried red chilies
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
  • Fresh coriander leaves ( for garnish)

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