Avarekai Sambar Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Soak the avarekai in water for a few hours and then pressure cook until soft.
• STEP 2.In a pan, heat oil 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 tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and sambar powder. Cook until tomatoes are soft.
• STEP 5.Add the cooked avarekai along with water and tamarind pulp. Bring it to a boil and simmer for a few minutes.
• STEP 6.In a separate pan, prepare the tempering by heating oil and adding mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and hing. Pour this tempering over the sambar.
• STEP 7.Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or idli.

Cooking Tips

• You can add vegetables like carrots, drumsticks, or brinjal to enhance the flavor and nutrition of the sambar.
• Adjust the spice levels according to your preference by adding more or less chili powder.
• To make the sambar thicker, you can mash a few cooked avarekai beans and add them back to the sambar.

Storage and Serving

• Avarekai sambar can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the sambar before serving and adjust the consistency by adding water if needed.
• Serve the avarekai sambar hot with steamed rice, idli, or dosa for a delicious and wholesome meal.