Malabar Spinach Sambar Or Basale Soppina Huli Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Wash and soak the lentils for 30 minutes.
• STEP 2.Pressure cook the lentils with water, turmeric powder, and salt.
• STEP 3.Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, and dried red chilies. Saute until the mustard seeds crackle.
• STEP 4.Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger. Saute until the onions turn golden brown.
• STEP 5.Add chopped tomatoes, sambar powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
• STEP 6.Add the cooked lentils and Malabar spinach. Mix well and simmer for 10 minutes.
• STEP 7.Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.

Cooking Tips

• You can adjust the consistency of the sambar by adding more or less water.
• You can add vegetables like carrots, potatoes, or drumsticks to make it more nutritious.
• Serve the sambar hot for the best taste.

Storage and Serving

• Store any leftover sambar in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• Reheat the sambar before serving.
• Serve the sambar with rice or roti.