Kerala Sambar Easy

Ingredientsfor 7 servings

• Red gram, as needed
• 150 g Pearl/Red onions (Kunjulli)
• 2 nos Drumstick (Muringakkai)
• 2 nos Carrots
• 2 nos Potatoes medium
• 1 nos Raw Plantains Paccha Kkai
• 2 nos Tomatoes
• 5 nos Lady’s finger – 4 (Vendakkai)
• Fenugreek seeds A pinch (Uluva)
• Black gram A pinch (Uzhunnuparippu)
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• Cumin seeds A pinch (Jeerakam)
• 1 tsp Chilly powder
• Sambhar powder — optional
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 2 tsp Coriander powder
• Salt, to taste
• 1 tsp Ghee
• 1/4 cup Tamarind water
• Coriander leaves A bunch

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Cook the red gram in a pressure cooker along with 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, a pinch of salt, ghee and the required qty of water.

2. Step 2

   Heat a pan and let the mustard seeds crackle, fenugreek, black gram and jeera.

3. Step 3

   Add onions and sautT for a while till they become very light golden in colour.

4. Step 4

   Add coriander powder, chilly powder and turmeric powder along with a tsp of sambhar powder which is optional.

5. Step 5

   Cook until the raw smell goes.

6. Step 6

   Add the vegetables along with some water. give it a good stir.

7. Step 7

   Add the tamarind water which is again optional.

8. Step 8

   Close the pan and cook the vegetables.

9. Step 9

   Season with salt to your taste.

10. Step 10

    Once the vegetables are cooked, add the cooked red gram or dal and Stir everything together thoroughly.

11. Step 11

    Add little water and bring to a boil or till the required consistency is reached.

12. Step 12

    Finally, add coriander leaves and close the vessel so as not to lose the flavour of Sambar.

13. Step 13

    Serve Easy Kerala Sambar hot with dosa or rice or vada.

14. Step 14

    The Kerala sambar recipe.