Lilva Beans And Tomato Sambar Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Wash and soak the pigeon peas (lilva beans) for 2 hours.
• STEP 2.Pressure cook the soaked beans with water, turmeric powder, and salt until soft.
• STEP 3.In a separate pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, and dried red chilies.
• STEP 4.Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
• STEP 5.Add chopped tomatoes, sambar powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes are soft.
• STEP 6.Add the cooked lilva beans along with the water from the pressure cooker.
• STEP 7.Bring the sambar to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
• STEP 8.Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or idli.

Cooking Tips

• You can add vegetables like drumsticks, carrots, or brinjal to enhance the flavor and nutrition of the sambar.
• Adjust the quantity of sambar powder according to your spice preference.
• If you don't have sambar powder, you can use a combination of red chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin 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.