Sambar is almost an identity for the South Indians. This is an integral food in every home in Tamil Nadu. Sambar is originally prepared by the freshly ground masalas, but later many opt to do this with the readily available Sambar Powder to save time and effort. This version also equally good and tasty. In this method below i have described making sambar using Sambar Powder.
There are different ways we can make Sambar
- Sambar With Sambar Powder : Sambar Powder is very handy ingredient in our kitchen. We can make Sambar within 20mins if we have the spice powder handy in our kitchen. Though grinding fresh Sambar masala every time makes the sambar rich and more flavorful still, considering the time, many of us prefer to use Sambar podi.
- Sambar with Freshly ground Masala : If we have guests coming or we have a big family, this method would be perfect to serve more people. The fresh masala not only gives more flavor but also gives more quantity.
- Sambar Masala with Coconut - For some Sambar varieties, we can include coconut while grinding the masala. Mostly for Onion sambar, Radish Sambar we use grated coconut along with other fresh spices.
This version of Sambar is straight forward. We are going to use Sambar Powder to prepare the Sambar quickly and efficiently.
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Sambar Recipe | How to make Sambar
Equipments Needed
- Pressure Cooker
- Heavy Bottomed Pan
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 210kcal
Sambar is an integral part of South Indian Kitchen, especially in TamilNadu. We can make Sambar quickly and easily within 20 mins using Sambar Powder. This recipe explains step by step how to make quick sambar with Sambar Powder.
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Ingredients
- ½ Cup Toor Dal 1 Cup - 250ml
- 1 Lemon Size Tamarind
- 1 Green Capsicum Cubed
- 5-6 pieces Drumstick
- 2 Potato Peeled, Cubed
- 2 tablespoon Sambar Powder
- 1.5 teaspoon Salt Adjust As Beeded
- a Pinch Asafoetida (Asafetida / Hing)
- 1 tablespoon Coriander Leaves Finely Chopped for Garnishing
For Tempering
- 2 teaspoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- Few Curry leaves
Instructions
Preparing Tamarind Juice
- Soak tamarind in warm water and extract the juice and set aside
Cooking Dal
- Take the Toor dal in a vessel. Add turmeric powder and 1.5 cups of water. Presure cook the dal allowing for 4-5 whistles
- Once the dal is cooked, mash the cooked dal and set aside
Tempering Process
- Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and allow it to sputter. Then add curry leaves and give a mix
- To the pan, now add chopped vegetables and sauté for a minute. Then add a cup of water and allow the vegetables to cook till they are tender
- When the veggies are tender, pour in the tamarind juice. Add salt, asafoetida and sambar powder and allow the tamarind juice to boil in medium flame for atleat 10 mins to get rid off the raw smell of tamarind and sambar powder
- Then, add mashed dal to the pan. Give a good stir. Adjust the consistency of the sambar by adding water. If the sambar is too tangy we can mix a tablespoon of rice flour with water and add it to sambar.
- Finally garnish with coriander leaves
- Serve the delicious Sambar with hot steaming rice or with Idli/Sambar/Upma and enjoy the quick and easy Sambar.
Notes
- We can add ladysfinger, carrot, brinjal or any pumpkin in the sambar. Also we can add baby onions which will give more flavor
- I have used home made Sambar powder. We can use store bought Sambar podi but adjust the quantity according to your spice needs.
- We can add a pinch of jaggery if we want to balance the spice and tangy flavor
Nutritional Info
Nutrition Facts
Sambar Recipe | How to make Sambar
Amount Per Serving (1 Cup)
Calories 210
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Protein 6g12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Method with Step by Step Pictures for making Sambar:
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PREPARING TAMARIND JUICE
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Soak tamarind in warm water and extract the juice and set aside
COOKING DAL
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Take the Toor dal in a vessel. Add turmeric powder and 1.5 cups of water. Presure cook the dal allowing for 4-5 whistles
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Once the dal is cooked, mash the cooked dal and set aside
TEMPERING PROCESS
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Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and allow it to sputter. Then add curry leaves and give a mix. To the pan, now add chopped vegetables and sauté for a minute.
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Then add a cup of water and allow the vegetables to cook till they are tender
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When the veggies are tender, pour in the tamarind juice. Add salt, asafoetida and sambar powder and allow the tamarind juice to boil in medium flame for atleat 10 mins to get rid off the raw smell of tamarind and sambar powder
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Then, add mashed dal to the pan. Give a good stir. Adjust the consistency of the sambar by adding water. If the sambar is too tangy we can mix a tablespoon of rice flour with water and add it to sambar. Finally garnish with coriander leaves
- Serve the delicious Sambar with hot steaming rice or with Idli/Sambar/Upma and enjoy the quick and easy Sambar.
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