Ripe Wild Mangoes Hulimenasina Sambar Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Wash and soak the lentils for 30 minutes.
• STEP 2.Pressure cook the lentils until they are soft and mushy.
• STEP 3.In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. Once they splutter, add chopped onions and saut茅 until golden brown.
• STEP 4.Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and sambar powder. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and mushy.
• STEP 5.Add the cooked lentils, ripe wild mangoes, tamarind pulp, and salt. Mix well and simmer for 10 minutes.
• STEP 6.In a separate pan, heat ghee and add mustard seeds, dried red chilies, and hing. Once they splutter, pour this tempering over the sambar.
• STEP 7.Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice or idli.

Cooking Tips

• Choose ripe wild mangoes that are slightly soft to touch and have a sweet aroma.
• Adjust the quantity of red chili powder and sambar powder according to your spice preference.
• You can add vegetables like drumsticks, brinjal, or pumpkin to enhance the flavor and nutrition of the sambar.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover sambar can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the sambar on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
• Serve the sambar hot with steamed rice or idli for a delicious and comforting meal.