Sambhar
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of this Sambhar recipe. Infused with the tanginess of tamarind and the warmth of curry leaves, mustard seeds, and our very own spice blend. This delicious, nutritious stew is traditionally served with rice, dosa, idli, or vada, making it a versatile and beloved dish in Indian cuisine.
Cuisine
Indian
Servings
4
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
60 minutes
Ingredients
- Goosebumps Sambar masala - 1 heaped teaspoon
- Mustard seeds (rai) – 1/3 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder (haldi – 1/4th teaspoon
- Curry leaves – 5 to 6 nos
- Full dried red chili (lal mirch) - 1 no
- Tomato – 1 large (finely chopped)
- Drumstick – ½ no (diced)
- Pumpkin (kaddu) – 50 gm (diced)
- French beans – 2 nos (diced)
- Baby onions – 10 (peeled)
- Potato – 1 medium sized (diced)
- Bottle gourd (lauki) – 50 gm (Diced)
- Coconut oil – 1 tablespoon
- Toor dal – ½ cup (120 gm)
- Tamarind puree (Imli) – ½ teaspoon
- Asafetida (hing) – Pinch
- Salt to taste
Directions
- Soak Toor dal in water for 1 hour, drain water and pressure cook with 2 cups water until done. keep aside.
- Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, hing, whole red chili and curry leaves, Mix well, add in the tomatoes ,salt, 1 heaped teaspoon of Goosebumps Sambhar masala and turmeric powder and saute until oil separates.
- Add in the tamarind paste and vegetables one by one and mix well
- Add in the toor dal mixture and adjust consistency with water. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until the vegetables are nice and tender.
- You can add in a tempering of red chili, curry leaves and mustard seeds if needed for added flavour.
- Check seasoning and serve hot.
