Sambhar

by Tarla Dalal

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Nutritious Stuffed Idlis
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The aromatic flavours of this traditional South Indian dish are truly irresistible. The speciality of this sambhar is that it is made with minimal oil and loads of vegetables which enhance its nutritive value. When served hot with Nutritious Stuffed Idlis, it makes a meal that is very hard to resist. Alternatively, relish this sambhar with steamed rice to make a wholesome meal.

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Preparation Time: 20 mins.
Cooking Time: 25 mins.
Serves 6.
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Ingredients

For the sambhar
1 cup toovar (arhar) dal
1 onion, chopped
2 brinjals, cubed
1 drumstick (saijan ki phalli / saragavo), cut into 50 mm. (2") pieces
1 potato, cubed
1 tomato , chopped
1 tbsp tamarind (imli) pulp
salt to taste

For the sambhar masala paste
4 to 6 whole dry kashmiri red chillies, broken into pieces
1 tbsp coriander (dhania) seeds
1 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
1 tbsp toovar (arhar) dal
1 tbsp chana dal (split Bengal gram)
1 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils)
1 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)

For the tempering
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
6 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1 tsp oil

Method

For the sambhar masala paste

Roast all the ingredients in a non-stick pan for 4 to 5 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
Grind to a fine paste in a blender using a little water. Keep aside.

How to proceed

Clean and wash the toovar dal.
Pressure cook the dal, onion, brinjals, drumstick and potato with 2 cups of water.
Then add the tomato, tamarind pulp, sambhar masala paste, salt and 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
Prepare the tempering by heating the oil in a non-stick pan and frying the mustard seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida until the mustard seeds crackle.
Add to the sambhar and simmer for 10 minutes.
Serve hot.

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