No Coconut No Lentil Sambar Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. Let them splutter.
• STEP 2.Add chopped onions and saut茅 until they turn translucent.
• STEP 3.Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and sambar powder. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
• STEP 4.Add the mixed vegetables, tamarind pulp, and salt. Mix well and add water. Cover and cook until the vegetables are tender.
• STEP 5.In a separate pan, heat ghee and fry the sambar powder for a minute. Add this to the cooked vegetables and mix well.
• STEP 6.Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or idli.

Cooking Tips

• You can use any vegetables of your choice like carrots, beans, drumsticks, brinjal, etc.
• Adjust the spice level according to your preference by adding more or less red chili powder.
• For a thicker consistency, you can mash some of the cooked vegetables before adding the fried sambar powder.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover sambar can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat the sambar before serving and adjust the consistency by adding water if needed.
• Serve the sambar hot with steamed rice, idli, dosa, or any South Indian bread.