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Sambar is a popular and loved dishes in any South Indian
cuisine. Any South Indian meal is
incomplete without sambhar. Every South Indian family will have their
version of sambar with lots of variations to it. Today, I'd like to share my version of moong dal sambar. Moong dal is a rich source
of protein and fiber.
Also, it is low in fat and cholesterol
free. It is very easy and quick to make,
especially in days when you’re too bored to cook. In fact,
I like this more than the regular sambar.
I love to have moong sambar poured
over piping hot idlis. Definitely my kind of comfort food!! This
sambar is a perfect accompaniment to idli, dosa, upma, pongal and even rice.
Ingredients:-
- ½ cup moong dal / yellow split lentils
- 2 tbsp sambar powder
- 1 tbsp ghee / clarified butter
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp red chilli pdr
- ¼ tsp mustard seeds
- 5-6 curry leaves
- 3 tomatoes (finely chopped)
- 2 green chillies
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- a pinch of asafoetida
- small ball of tamarind (soaked in water)
- salt to taste
- few chopped coriander leaves (for garnishing)
Method:-
- Boil moong dal along with 2½ cups water and 1 tsp oil.
- When done, whisk the dal well and keep aside.
- Heat oil in a wok.
- Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, garlic and asafoetida.
- Saute well and add onions and whole green chillies.
- When onions are soft, add tomatoes and cook till oil separates.
- Add the dal, salt, tamarind pulp and sambar powder.
- Cook till you get required consistency.
- Garnish with coriander leaves.
Notes:-
- You may add 2 drumsticks (cut into small pieces) after adding curry leaves.
- You may add chopped vegetables (brinjals, lady finger's or potato) to the sambhar along with tomatoes.
- You may increase the amount of water as per required consistency.
Happy Cooking!!
Sambhar is one of the most popular recipes in South Indian cuisine. Any South Indian meal is incomplete without sambhar. Sambhar can be made in many ways. But today I would like to share this "Instant Sambhar" with you all. This recipe is really a life-saver for Moms of school-going kids. It is very tasty and flavorful recipe. It is very simple and and quick to make too. One of my son's favorite accompaniment with ghee rice or pongal.
Ingredients:-
- ½ cup split pigeon pea / tuar dal
- 2 - 3 tbsp oil
- 1½ tsp sambhar powder
- 1 tsp rice flour
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- ¼ tsp fenugreek seeds
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp asafoetida / hing
- 10 curry leaves
- 2 green chillies
- a small piece of tamarind (soaked in 1 cup warm water and strained)
- few coriander leaves (finely chopped)
- salt to taste
Method:-
- Wash and pressure cook dal along with 2 ½ cups water, turmeric powder and 1 tsp oil.
- Whisk dal well and keep aside.
- Heat oil in a pan. add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida. Saute till they crackle.
- Add tamarind pulp, sambhar powder, salt and mix well.
- Add boiled dal and cook till boils.
- Add rice flour and stir well.
- Cook covered on slow flame for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with rice or idli's.
Notes:-
- You may add 2 drumsticks (cut into small pieces) after adding curry leaves.
- You may add slit green chillies or whole red chillies chillies in the tempering if you like your sambhar spicy.
- You add add chopped & boiled vegetables (brinjals, pumpkin, radish, lady finger's or potato) to the sambhar along with tamarind pulp.
Happy Cooking!!
