Kadali Maavu Sambar is an instant Kuzhambu made with least number of ingredients. This goes very well with Idli, Pongal and Dosa. Made just using tamarind concentrate, chili powder and besan flour as a key ingredients. This is also called as Bombay Sambar.
Few Variations that you may want to try while making Kadalai Maavu Instant Sambar
- Instead of onion, you can use shallots (small onion). This gives an excellent taste and flavor to the kuzhambu
- Add 1 or 2 green chili if you like it more spicy. This gives a great flavor to the kuzhambu
- You can use Sambar Powder instead of Red Chili powder
- We prefer to make without garlic. But if you like the garlic flavor then you can also add 3-4 cloves of garlic
If you like this Instant Kadalai Maavu Sambar, then you can also try other accompaniments for Idli / Dosa
- Tiffin Sambar - Idli Sambar | MoongDal Sambar is a mixed vegetable moong dal based sambar which is a perfect Side Dish for Idli / Dosa / Upma / Pongal. A perfect side dish for any South Indian Breakfast
- Bombay Chutney Recipe - Bombay Chutney is a slightly different and delicious accompaniment to dosa/ idli/chapati/ poori. It is not only unique, but also very simple to make. A mild, yet flavorful dish, bombay chutney is a great substitute to the usual accompaniments served daily.
- Kumbakonam Kadappa - Onions and Potatoes cooked with fennel and garlic flavored coconut gravy is a perfect accompaniment for hot Idli. This is one of the popular dish in Kumbakonam and usually served as an accompaniment to idli.
Recipe card to make Kadalai Maavu Sambar
Kadala Maavu Sambar | Instant Sambar for Idli Dosa
Equipments Needed
- Heavy Bottomed Pan
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 152kcal
Kadala Maavu Sambar is an easy and instant sambar based using tamarind water, Besan flour (Kadala Maavu) and spices. This is made using least number of ingredients and within 20 minutes. A perfect accompaniment for Ven Pongal, Idli and Dosa. This is also called Bombay Sambar.
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Ingredients
- 1 nos Onion Roughly chopped
- 1 nos Tomato Roughly chopped
- 1 small lemon size Tamarind
- 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- 1 tablespoon Gram Flour (Besan / Chickpea Flour)
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- ¾ teaspoon Salt adjust to your taste
For Tempering
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- ¼ teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
Instructions
Preparation
- Soak the tamarind in the warm water and extract the juice and keep it aside.
- Chop the onion & tomato roughly and set it aside.
Start with Tempering
- Heat the oil in the pan. Once the oli is hotadd the mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds begins to sputter add fenugreek seeds and the curry leaves
Cooking Kadal Maavu Sambar
- Add onion and saute the onions till it turns transparent.
- Then, add the tomato, pinch of Turmeric powder and saute them till the tomato is mushy.
- When the tomato is cooked add the extracted tamarind juice, Also add Red chili powder and salt.
- Boil the tamarind extract for about 10 minutes.
- Mix 1 tablespoon of Besan flour with ½ cup of water and keep it ready.
- Once the Kuzhambu start to boil, add besan mixture and stir well to avoid lumps. Add water to adjust the consistency of the sambar.
- Boil for couple of minutes and switch off the flame. Kadala Maavu Instant sambar is ready to serve with Idly/Sambar.
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Notes
Add water to adjust the consistency of the Kuzhambu as per your liking.
Nutritional Info
Nutrition Facts
Kadala Maavu Sambar | Instant Sambar for Idli Dosa
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 152
Calories from Fat 11
% Daily Value*
Fat 1.2g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 437mg19%
Carbohydrates 25.5g9%
Fiber 13.5g56%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 11.1g22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Method with step by step pictures :
PREPARATION
- Soak the tamarind in the warm water and extract the juice and keep it aside. Chop the onion & tomato roughly and set it aside.
START WITH TEMPERING
- Heat the oil in the pan. Once the oli is hotadd the mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds begins to sputter add fenugreek seeds and the curry leaves
COOKING SAMBAR
- Add onion and saute the onions till it turns transparent.
- Then, add the tomato, pinch of Turmeric powder and saute them till the tomato is mushy.
- When the tomato is cooked add the extracted tamarind juice, Also add Red chili powder and salt.
- Mix 1 tablespoon of Besan flour with ½ cup of water and keep it ready. Once the Kuzhambu start to boil, add besan mixture and stir well to avoid lumps. Add water to adjust the consistency of the sambar.
- Boil for couple of minutes and switch off the flame. Kadala Maavu Instant sambar is ready to serve with Idly/Sambar.
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