VIJAYA'S RECIPES

Sambhar :

Ingredients:

·        Tuvar dal (Tur gram)            :      100 gms

·        Imbli (Tamarind)                  :      50 gms

·        Everest Sambhar Powder              :      3 tsp

·        Rai (Mustard seeds)                     :      2 tsp

·        Heeng (Asafoetida)               :      1 tsp

·        Jeera (Cumin seeds)             :      1 tsp

·        Haldi (Turmeric)                   :      2 tsp

·        Salt                                    :      as per taste

·        Green chillies                       :      5

·        Dry Red chillies                    :      4

·        Pumpkin                             :      50 gms

·        Tomatoes                                  :      2

·        Drumstick                                  :      1 (cut into 4 to 5 pieces)

·        Mooli (Radish)                     :      cut into thin slices

·        Small madras onions            :      8 to 10

·        Coconut grated                           :      ¼th cup

Method:

·        In a cooker – add ½ cup Tur dal + 3/4^th cup water – cook for 6 to 8 whistles.

·        Soak Tamarind in water & also boil it with the above Tur dal in a separate vessel. Squeeze the tamarind and strain off tamarind with a strainer

·        Cook all vegetables with 1 cup of water for only 1 whistle

·        In a pan – take 3 tsp oil – add Rai + Jeera + Heeng + Haldi + Green Chillies – Red Chillies – Kadippatta (curry leaves) + coriander

·        Add grated coconut and tamarind water to the above boiled Tur dal. Then add the above tempering to the boiled Tur dal and bring it to a boil.

·        Switch of the gas & transfer it to a serving bowl

Sambhar is a good accompaniment with Idli, Dosa, Medu Vada, Upma & even with Plain rice & ghee …