Quick and Easy Sambhar My Mother's Style Recipe

Name: Quick and Easy Sambhar My Mother's Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup split red gram; 1 large potato, peeled and cubed (must); 1 medium tomatoes, peeled and quartered (must); 1 eggplant, decrowned and cubed (optional); 3 onions, peeled and cubed (must); 1 cup cubed bottlegourd, skin peeled (optional); 4 green chilies; 6 pieces vegetable drumsticks, halved (optional); 4 cups water; ½ teaspoon turmeric powder; salt; ½ teaspoon asafetida powder; 1 tablespoon red chili powder, to taste; 1 ½ tablespoons coriander powder; ¼ cup tamarind pulp; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 ½ tablespoons oil; 4 curry leaves; 3 red chili peppers; chopped cilantro, for garnishing

Servings: persons

½ cup split red gram
1 large potato, peeled and cubed (must)
1 medium tomatoes, peeled and quartered (must)
1 eggplant, decrowned and cubed (optional)
3 onions, peeled and cubed (must)
1 cup cubed bottlegourd, skin peeled (optional)
4 green chilies
6 pieces vegetable drumsticks, halved (optional)
4 cups water
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
salt
½ teaspoon asafetida powder
1 tablespoon red chili powder, to taste
1 ½ tablespoons coriander powder
¼ cup tamarind pulp
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 ½ tablespoons oil
4 curry leaves
3 red chili peppers
chopped cilantro, for garnishing

1
Take a pressure cooker and pour the water in it.
2
Put all the veggies (except the drum sticks and the leaves) turmeric salt and the asafoetida.
3
Pressure cook until one whistle or for 10 minutes.
4
Let it cool down.
5
Remove the lid and put it back on fire.
6
Add in the drumsticks.
7
When the drumsticks are cooked, add the tamarind pulp, chili powder and coriander powder-- add water as per the consistency required.
8
Let it boil for 5 6 minutes, remove and keep aside.
9
Heat oil in a small wok-- and crackle mustard, throw in the curry leaves and dried red chillies, pour this over the sambhar.
10
Garnish with fresh cilantro-- Serve with steamed rice-- and of course with idlis!

135

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup split red gram, 1 large potato, peeled and cubed (must), 1 medium tomatoes, peeled and quartered (must), 1 eggplant, decrowned and cubed (optional), and more.

Yes, Quick and Easy Sambhar My Mother's Style falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Quick and Easy Sambhar My Mother's Style

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