Sambar Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Sambar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup toor dal (dried yellow split peas); 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch asafoetida powder; 2 cups water; Tempering; 2 tablespoons mustard oil; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed; 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1/8 teaspoon fenugreek seeds; 10 -12 curry leaves; 4 small dried chilies; 1 pinch asafoetida powder; Sambar; 1 cup yellow indian cucumbers (dosakai) or 1 cup English cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped; 1 cup vegetable drumsticks or 1 cup fresh asparagus, cut into finger lengths; 1 small potato, peeled and finely chopped; 1 medium tomatoes, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp; 1 tablespoon sambar masala seasoning (or more, to taste)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup toor dal (dried yellow split peas)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch asafoetida powder
2 cups water
Tempering
2 tablespoons mustard oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/8 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
10 -12 curry leaves
4 small dried chilies
1 pinch asafoetida powder
Sambar
1 cup yellow indian cucumbers (dosakai) or 1 cup English cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
1 cup vegetable drumsticks or 1 cup fresh asparagus, cut into finger lengths
1 small potato, peeled and finely chopped
1 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tamarind pulp
1 tablespoon sambar masala seasoning (or more, to taste)

1
Place toor dal, turmeric, salt, asoefetida and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until dal is cooked, adding water if it evaporates, for about 30-45 minutes.
2
Place tempering ingredients in a small saute pan and heat until curry leaves begin to sputter, then add to dal soup.
3
Mix tamarind paste with hot water and the strain through a sieve, pressing with the back of a spoon to get all the pulp.
4
Place ingredients for sambar in the pan with the soup and top up with water to cover. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender, adjusting water amount to your liking. If drumsticks are woody, discard them before serving.

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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: 1/2 cup toor dal (dried yellow split peas), 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 pinch asafoetida powder, and more.

Yes, Sambar falls under the General 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.

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