Arachuvitta Sambar | Sambar with Fresh Ground Masala
Sambar is a staple food in Tamil Nadu. Though there are different variations of Sambar across the country, the Arachuvitta Sambar is very authentic. The samabar masala is freshly made and added to the sambar which brings the wholesome flavor, texture, consistency and taste. A dish which is so intrinsic to Tamil Nadu cuisine ! A Perfect mix for hot steaming Rice!
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 152kcal
Equipment
- Pressure Cooker
- Heavy Bottomed Pan
- Mixer Grinder
Ingredients
- 1 lemon size Tamarind
- ½ cup Toor Dal
- 10 nos Shallots / Baby Onions (optional)
- 1 nos Tomato chopped
- 1 nos Drumstick
- 1 nos Carrot
- 1 nos Potato
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1½ teaspoon Salt adjust to your taste
- 1 pinch Asafoetida (Asafetida / Hing)
- 2 tablespoon Coriander Leaves finely chopped
For making fresh Sambar Masala
- 1 teaspoon Oil
- 2 tablespoon Coriander Seeds
- 1 tablespoon Split Bengal Gram (Channa Dal / Kadalaparuppu)
- ½ teaspoon Peppercorns
- ¼ teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
- 6 nos Red Chili
- ¼ cup Grated Coconut
For Tempering
- 1 teaspoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1 slit Green Chili
- 1 sprig Curry Leaves
Instructions
Preparation
- Soak tamarind in warm water for about 10 mins. Extract the juice and set it aside
- Wash the Toor dal. Add turmeric powder and water till the dal is immersed in water. Pressure cook it for 4-5 whistles and switch off the flame. Once the pressure is completely released open the cooker. Mash the cooked dal and set it aside
Preparing Sambar Masala
- Heat oil in a pan. Add the grinding ingredients other than coconut and fry them till the dal turns light brown color. Cool the roasted ingredients and take it to mixer jar and add grated coconut. Grind them to a fine paste and set it aside
Start cooking the Sambar
- Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and allow it to sputter. Add green chili and curry leaves and saute for few seconds. Add shallots and saute in oil till translucent
- Add tomato along with other veggies and saute for 2 mins. Add 1 cup water and cook the vegetables till they are cooked. Drumstick vegetables won't cook any further once tamarind is added. Please ensure that the vegetable is cooked before adding the tamarind
- When the vegitables are cooked add tamarind extract along with salt and asafoetida. Allow the tamarind to boil (for about 5 minutes in medium flame) till its raw smell goes off
- When the raw smell of tamarind goes off, add mashed dal and mix well. Allow the sambar to boil for a minute. Add the fresh sambar masala and stir well. Add water to adjust the consistency of sambar.
- Boil the sambar in medium flame for about 2 mins. Switch off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves.
Ready to Serve!
- Serve the delicious Arachuvitta Sambar | Sambar with Fresh Ground Masala with hot steaming rice along with ghee and relish this yummy sambar
Notes
- You can make this sambar without shallots / onions. For festival we used to make sambar but without onion (no onion - no garlic)
- You can add the vegetables of your choice in the Sambar. The common vegetables are Brinjal, Lady's Finger, Drumstick, Potato, Raw Banana, Carrot, Capscium, etc., You can choose the vegetables that you like and use it.
- Make sure that Drumstick is cooked completely before you add Tamarind. Drumstick won't cook nicely in Tamarind water.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.5g | Protein: 11.1g | Fat: 1.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 437mg | Fiber: 13.5g | Sugar: 2g