sambhar recipe

For preparation of Sambhar, you need:

·        1 Cup Split Red Gram (Kandipappu in Telugu)

·        4 Tomatoes

·        2 Onions

·        1 Tsp. Ginger Paste

·        1 Tsp. Garlic Crushed

·        4 Tsp. Coconut Powder

·        Coriander Leaves - a fist full

·        10-15 Curry Leaves

·        4 Okra

·        3 Brinjal

·        4 Green Chili

·        50gms Oil

·        ½ Tsp. Mustard seeds

·        ½ Tsp. Cumin seeds

·        2 pinches Asafoetida (Inguva in Telugu)

·        Salt to taste

·        ½ Tsp. Red Chili Powder

·        ¾ Tsp. Turmeric

·        3 Tsp. Tamarind paste

·        2 Dry Red Chili

For Sambar Powder you need

·        3 Tsp. Coriander Seeds

·        1 ½ Tsp. Cumin Seeds

·        ¾ Tsp. Split Red Gram

Method of preparation of powder:

·        Mix all above ingredients in a small skillet and fry until they turn brown or they split.

·        Remove from heat and let cool.

·        When cooled make into a fine powder and keep aside.

Method of preparation of Sambhar :

·        Cut all the vegetables i.e tomatoes, okras, brinjals, onions into large pieces slightly larger than bite sized pieces. Keep aside.

·        Pressure-cook the split red gram with enough water to become very soft.

·        In a large pot heat oil and add mustard and cumin seeds. When they start to split, add green chilies, curry leaves and asafetida.

·        Immediately add 5 cups of water, vegetable pieces, tamarind paste, turmeric, salt and red chili powder and on medium heat bring to a boil.

·        Cook for 10 more minutes or until the vegetable pieces are soft.

·        Now add the cooked red gram, stir well and cook for 10 more minutes.

·        Now add sambar powder, ginger-garlic paste and coconut powder, coriander leaves, one-tsp sugar, and stir well.

·        Cook for 10 more minutes with low flame and cover.

·        Remove from heat.

·        Serve hot with Idli, Dosa and plain white Rice.