Sambar

Sambar is the most famous and traditional dish of South India. Different styles of Sambar can be done with different vegetables.Very simple and easy to prepare Sambar.

Cook Time: 20mins

Ingredients: 

Toor Dhal               1/2 cup

Jeera                      1tsp

Turmeric powder     a pinch

Carrot                     1No

Brinjal                     2Nos

Beans                      8Nos

Drumsticks(frozen)  5 pieces

Small Onion             8Nos

Sambar Powder        2 tbsp

Salt                          to taste

Asafoetida                2 pinches

Shredded Coconut    2 tbsp

Tamarind Paste        1 tbsp

Coriander Leaves      5 Strands

For Tempering:

Mustard Seeds       1 tbsp

Urad Dhal              1 tbsp

Curry Leaves         2 Strands

Red Chilli               2

Preparation Method:

1. Pressure cook all the ingredients(except Tamarind,Coconut and Coriander leaves) for 3 whistles.

2. Keep the cooker on the stove and add Tamarind and Shredded Coconut.Cook it for 3mins.

3. Add Coriander leaves and add the tempered items.

Some Tips:

1. It is not necessary to add all the mentioned Vegetables.Even Potato can be added.

2. Adding small Onion will increase the taste.

3. Sambar can be done by Pressure cooking Vegetables and Dhal separately. But I like the taste by doing this way.