Authentic Sambar Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Wash and cook the lentils until they are soft and mushy.
• STEP 2.In a separate pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves.
• STEP 3.Add chopped onions, tomatoes, and vegetables of your choice. Cook until they are tender.
• STEP 4.Add tamarind pulp, sambar powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.
• STEP 5.Add the cooked lentils and simmer for a few minutes until the flavors blend together.
• STEP 6.Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or idli.

Cooking Tips

• You can use a mix of vegetables like carrots, beans, drumsticks, and brinjal for added flavor.
• Adjust the quantity of sambar powder according to your spice preference.
• To enhance the taste, you can also add a teaspoon of jaggery or sugar.
• For a thicker consistency, mash some of the cooked lentils before adding them to the sambar.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover sambar can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat the sambar on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
• Serve sambar hot with steamed rice, idli, dosa, or vada for a complete meal.