15.9.11

Quick Sambhar

Sambhar is a common veg broth prepared in most of the south indian though the ways may be different.This is my version of sambhar which is  easy and I think it tastes good.




Ingredients;
Masoor/Toor dal-1/2cup
Veg-shallots,ashgourd,yam,potato,tomato,lady's fingeretc-11/2cupAdd tomatoes and okra after pressure cooking rest of veg
Spices;
Chilli powder-1tsp
Coriander powder-2tsp
Turmeric-1/2tsp
Asafoetida-1/4 tsp
Tamarind-1 lemon sized
Water 2cups or as required
Salt as per taste
Oil-2tbsp
Mustard seeds-1tsp
Curry leaves-1sprig
Red chillies-2





Add the dal,vegetables,salt,chilli powder,asafoetida,coriander powder and turmeric.Pressure cook for 2 whistles.Soak the tamarind in water.Add  the tomato,lady's finger and tamarind water.Let it cook for 2 to 3 mins.Heat oil in a pan,splutter the mustard seeds add the curry leaves and red chillies.Pour this over the sambhar and leave it with lid closed for 15 mins.







25 comments:

divya said...

looks so tempting and perfect.. awesome pictures too..

Unknown said...

Very simple, comforting and delicious sambhar. Can I get a bowl of rice please??:)

Ganga Sreekanth said...

samar adipoli aayittundu.......

Pavani said...

looking delicious..

Nitha said...

Good one for lazy ones like me.. :)

Julie said...

Classic delicious recipe..looks good!!

Unknown said...

awesome looking sambar dear....love it!

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aipi said...

Oh my ~ that looks amazingly delicious ~ rocking recipe :)
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Suja Manoj said...

Love it..quick and yummuy

Hamaree Rasoi said...

Sambar looks to be deliciously awesome and omforting. Lovely preparation.

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Hari Chandana P said...

Truly delicious.. Yummy :)
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Vardhini said...

All time comfort food. Looks yummy.

Vardhini

Umm Mymoonah said...

This is perfect for a lazy day lunch, spicy and yummy!

khushi said...

nice delicious sambhar recipe
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Padhu Sankar said...

Quick and yummy!

Tina said...

easy and delicious...

Prathima Rao said...

Quick & yummy!!An eg. for - Simplicity at its best :)
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Priya Suresh said...

Lovely and delicious sambhar..

Sravs said...

Sambhar is my all time fav !! looks delicious !!

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Anonymous said...

I LOVE Sambhar! Any day. Anyway. That's one of the 1st things I wanted to learn and then learnt to make before I got married. And I'm so lucky my husband and son love it too :). Your recipe is almost similar to mine....and I'm sure it tastes good just like ur other fab recipes :)!!

Julie said...

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Sobha Shyam said...

simple and delicious sambar..

Kaveri Venkatesh said...

Flavorful and yummy sambar

Unknown said...

Sambhar looks healthy, perfect with idlis..

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MyKitchen Flavors-BonAppetit!. said...

Yumm and Easy Restaurant style Sambar dear.Luv it.