Sāmbhar

Each state in the South prepares sambar with a typical variation, adapted to its taste and environment. Kerala Sambar is different from the typical Sambar made in the other South Indian states.  I made this sambhar without coconut. This is a simple recipe from my ‘Madappalli”. Enjoy

Ingredients

Tovar dhal                                      ½ - 3/4 cup

Tamarind                                        a small size

Turmeric powder                          ¼ Tsp.

Sambhar Powder                           2 Tbsp.

Red chili powder                           ¼ Tsp.

Asafetida powder                        ¼ Tsp. 

Salt                                               to Taste.   

Water                                          As required

Vegetables

 Chopped Okra                             4 No.

Carrot                                            1 No.(Cubed)

Tomatoes                                      2 No. (Chopped)

Silted Green Chilies                      3 No.

 Chopped Bell Pepper (Capsicum)  ¼ cup

Grated Ginger                                1 Tbsp.

Curry leaves                                  few

For Seasoning

Coconut Oil                                    2 Tbtsp.

Mustard seeds                              1    Tsp.

Broken Red chillies                        2 No.

Curry leaves                                   few

For Decoration

Coriander leaves                          few.

Method: 

• Pressure cooks the dal with water & turmeric powder on high flame for 4 whistles. After that takeout from the cooker and mashed well and add enough water and blend it well.
• Now add the all vegetables and salt and let it cook for few more minutes.
• When the vegetables are half cooked add the tamarind water and let it cook till all vegetables are well cooked.
• Meanwhile heat oil in another pan and add the sambar powder and Asafetida powder. Fry it for a minute; make sure that it doesn't get burnt. Add some water to the powder and make a thick paste,
• Add this to the veggies and let it boil for 10 minutes in medium heat.
• Heat the coconut oil in a pan, crackle the mustard seed, after that add all seasonings fry it.
• Add this fried tempering into the cooking sambar. Remove from the fire.Decorate with coriander leaves.
• Now Sāmbhar is ready to serve.
• Serve hot with steamy rice, idlis and dosas.

  See my  other Sambhar Recipes :

Udipi Sambhar

Express Tomato Sambhar

Millaghai Sambhar,

Kerala Sambhar,

Hotel Idli Sambhar

Andhra Style Sambhar

Arachuvitta Sambhar