How to make Sambar-South Indian Recipe

Methods  for make a delicious Samber

• Soak the dal in water and clean it.
• Add 2 cups of water, turmeric powder and oil to the dal and boil it until it is soft.
• Skim off the excess water and mash the boiled dal coarsely. Keep aside.
• In a pan, heat the oil. Add the chillies, mustard seeds, curry leaves, asafoetida and fry for 2 minutes.
• Add the chopped onions and fry until they turn golden brown.
• Add the brinjal, red pumpkin, drumstick, salt and 1 cup of water to the contents of the pan.
• Add the tamarind pulp with the jaggery and bring the mixture to a boil, such that the vegetables are cooked.
• To this, add the cooked dal, along with the tomatoes, sambar masala, and chilli powder and mix well.
• Allow the sambar to boil for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and garnish with the chopped coriander. Serve hot.

Sambar is usually served with boiled rice, idlis or vadas. A variety of chutneys accompany sambar.
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