Simple but extremely Tasty Sambar Recipe. Use store-bought sambar masala powder or try out my homemade version!
Kerala Sambar
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You can use other vegetables like (winter melon, pumpkin, yam, eggplant, etc). I have listed my favourite combination. Do not add too many pieces though.
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Kerala Sambar
Description
Kerala Sambar is typically served hot with steamed rice, idli, dosa, or vada. It's a heartwarming, comforting, vegetarian dish that's perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Add the tur dal to a small pressure cooker. Rinse the dal well and pour out the water.
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Add 2 1/2 cups of fresh-water. Pressure cook till you hear the 3rd steam whistle. Set aside without opening the cooker, allowing it to cool on its own.
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Prep remaining ingredients now. Add the tamarind pulp to a small bowl and cover with the boiled water. Mash lightly with a fork and set aside, to soften.
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Slice the onion, carrot, drumstick, tomato, and plantain into sambar-sized pieces ( small cubes or thumb-length according to the vegetable being used).
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Heat the coconut oil in a heavy-based wok. Add the mustard seeds and allow them to pop.
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Next, add the cumin seeds, and when fragrant, add the curry leaves and dried red chilies.
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When they are bright in color add a very small piece of the compounded asafoetida directly into the oil. It will melt through. You can add some more, later if you need to.
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Add the onion and saute till softened.
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Once onions are soft, add the tomato and lady’s fingers and saute for 2 minutes on low, whilst stirring.
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Now, open the cooled cooker and add all the contents (cooked dal and its liquid) into the wok. Also, add all the remaining chopped vegetables at this stage. You can do a tasting, and also add a small amount of extra asafoetida if needed.
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Bring to a boil, and add salt to taste(1tsp). Also, add the sambar masala powder. Add about 3 Tbsp of the prepared Sambar Masala powder.
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Strain the tamarind solution and add 3 -4 Tbsp of the thick solution, according to taste.
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Stir well and bring to a boil once again.
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Simmer till all the vegetables are tender. About 2-3 minutes.
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You can add boiled water as needed if you need to loosen the consistency.
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Garnish with fresh coriander leaves ( chopped ) and serve hot with rice, dosa idli etc..
Note
- Sambar tends to thicken upon cooling or sitting a while, Simply add boiled hot water as needed and add some salt if needed.
- Homemade Sambar Masala(with Video)
- Key Ingredients: Vegetables, Dal, Tamarind, Asafoetida, Oil, Spice.
Hi Shana,
I was feeling very bored with my regular sambar, which although everyone liked, we wanted to change since we have sambar at least once a week.
Tried you simple sambar masala and followed the kerala sambar recipe exactly….
My goodness, it was so tasty. Really we can just lick the plate clean.
Thank you so much ! I will not buy store sambar powder again.
Hi Shana,
I made this Sambar and it was just so so tasty! My whole family loved it.. and kept saying.. today’s sambar is sooo good. I smiled silently, but it is your recipe.. thank you so much.
You didn’t mention when to add all vegetables. Only said about tomato and okra
Hi, I have edited that in step 10. Thanks for the catch!