Quick Sambar

This is the quickest recipe which I use to make sambar. It turns out really well. Give it a try and let me know.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup toor dal (lentil)
• 1.5 cup water
• 1/2 tsp ginger , grated
• 1 big tomato , chopped into large chunks
• 1 small onion , chopped into large chunks
• 1/2 capsicum ( bell pepper ) - chopped into large chunks
• Few curry leaves
• 1 small green or red chili
• 1 tsp sambar masala
• salt to taste
• Coriander leaves

For tempering

• 2 tsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• Pinch of hing (asafoetida)
• 1/2 tsp garlic paste
• Pinch of turmeric
• 1 tbsp tamarind juice
• 1 tsp sambar masala

Method:

• Mix all the ingredients in a pressure cooker as shown above. Cook it for 5-6 whistles till the dal is boiled completely. The time will depend on the pressure cooker type and make.
• Open the cooker and set it aside.
• Now prepare the tempering. Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds and hing. Once the mustard seeds crackle add rest of the tempering ingredients. Pour the tempering over the boiled dal.
• Add extra water if needed and cook on a low flame for 10 minutes.
• Add fresh coriander leaves to garnish.
• Ready to serve.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve with Idli, Dosa or Rice.

Tip:

This is the quickest way I know. You can add any other vegetables you like

You can also adjust the seasoning according to your taste.