Apple Sambar Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Wash and soak the lentils for 30 minutes. Pressure cook the lentils until soft.
• STEP 2.Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. Let them splutter.
• STEP 3.Add chopped onions, green chilies, and ginger-garlic paste. Saute until onions turn golden brown.
• STEP 4.Add chopped apples, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and sambar powder. Cook for a few minutes.
• STEP 5.Add the cooked lentils, tamarind pulp, and salt. Mix well and simmer for 10 minutes.
• STEP 6.In a separate pan, heat ghee and fry the cashews until golden brown. Add it to the sambar.
• STEP 7.Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or dosa.

Cooking Tips

• Choose firm and slightly tart apples for this recipe.
• Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.
• You can add vegetables like carrots, beans, or drumsticks for added flavor and nutrition.
• For a creamier texture, you can blend a portion of the cooked lentils before adding them to the sambar.

Storage and Serving

• Apple sambar can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the sambar on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
• Serve the apple sambar hot with steamed rice, idli, dosa, or even as a soup.