Eggplant And Snake Gourd Sambar Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.To begin, pressure cook the lentils until 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, garlic, and green chilies. Saute until onions turn translucent.
• STEP 4.Next, add the chopped eggplant and snake gourd. Cook for a few minutes until they are slightly tender.
• STEP 5.Add turmeric powder, sambar powder, and salt. Mix well.
• STEP 6.Pour in the tamarind extract and cooked lentils. Stir everything together.
• STEP 7.Cover and simmer the sambar for about 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are fully cooked and the flavors are well blended.
• STEP 8.Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice or dosa.

Cooking Tips

• You can adjust the consistency of the sambar by adding more or less water.
• For a thicker sambar, mash some of the cooked lentils before adding them to the pan.
• If you don't have sambar powder, you can substitute it with a mixture of coriander powder, cumin powder, and red chili powder.

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 the sambar hot with steamed rice, idli, dosa, or vada for a complete meal.