Green Gram Dal Sambar Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Pressure cook the green gram dal until it is soft and mushy.
• STEP 2.In a separate pan, heat oil and temper mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, and dried red chilies.
• STEP 3.Add onions, tomatoes, and vegetables of your choice and sauté until they are cooked.
• STEP 4.Prepare the sambar masala by grinding coconut, roasted gram dal, and spices to a fine paste.
• STEP 5.Add the sambar masala to the cooked vegetables and dal mixture.
• STEP 6.Add tamarind pulp, salt, and water to adjust the consistency.
• STEP 7.Simmer the sambar for a few minutes until the flavors are well combined.
• STEP 8.Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or idli.

Cooking Tips

• You can add drumsticks, brinjal, or pumpkin as vegetables for added flavor.
• Adjust the amount of tamarind pulp according to your preference of tanginess.
• For a thicker consistency, you can mash some of the cooked dal before adding the sambar masala.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover Green Gram Dal Sambar can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat the sambar in a pan or microwave before serving.
• Serve the sambar with steamed rice or idli for a complete meal.