Sweet Sambar Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Wash and soak the toor dal (pigeon peas) for 30 minutes. Pressure cook the dal with water, turmeric powder, and salt until soft and mushy.
• STEP 2.In a separate pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add curry leaves, dried red chilies, and asafoetida.
• STEP 3.Add chopped vegetables like carrots, beans, and drumsticks. Sauté for a few minutes and then add tamarind pulp, jaggery, sambar powder, and salt.
• STEP 4.Pour in the cooked dal and bring the mixture to a boil. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the flavors meld together.
• STEP 5.Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice or idli.

Cooking Tips

• You can add a pinch of fenugreek seeds while tempering for an extra flavor.
• Adjust the sweetness and tanginess according to your preference by adding more or less jaggery and tamarind pulp.
• You can also add vegetables like brinjal, pumpkin, or okra to enhance the taste and texture of the sambar.

Storage and Serving

• Sweet 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 Sweet Sambar as a main course with steamed rice or as a side dish with idli, dosa, or vada.