How to make south indian sambar

To make south-style sambar, you will need the following ingredients:

• 1 cup of toor dal (split pigeon peas)
• 2-3 tablespoons of sambar powder
• 1 tablespoon of tamarind paste or lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 2 cups of vegetables (like drumstick, eggplant, okra, carrot, tomato, pumpkin, or radish)
• 2 tablespoons of oil
• 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds
• 1 pinch of asafetida (hing)
• 1-2 dry red chilies
• 1 sprig of curry leaves
• 2 cups of water

Instructions:

1. Rinse 1 cup of toor dal thoroughly and pressure cook with 3 cups of water for 3-4 whistles until soft and mushy. Mash the dal and keep it aside.
2. Cut the vegetables into bite-size pieces and keep them aside.
3. In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil and add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds. Once the mustard seeds start to splutter, add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, 1-2 dry red chilies, and a pinch of asafetida (hing).
4. Add the curry leaves and saute for a few seconds.
5. Add the vegetables and saute for 2-3 minutes until they are slightly tender.
6. Add 2 cups of water, 1 tablespoon of tamarind paste or lemon juice, 2-3 tablespoons of sambar powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
7. Mix everything well and let it boil for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables are cooked.
8. Add the mashed toor dal and mix well. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sambar thickens to the desired consistency.
9. Check the seasoning and adjust salt or tamarind paste as needed.
10. Garnish some fresh coriander leaves.
11. Serve hot with steamed rice, idli, dosa, or vada.

Enjoy your delicious South-style sambar!

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