RECIPES
KERALA
Kerala Sambar

To serve 4 persons
Ingredient | Quantity |
---|---|
Tur Dal | 50g |
Melam Kerala Sambar Masala | 1 ½ tbsp |
Vegetables (Drumstick, Ladies finger, Ash gourd, Onion, Potatoes, Tomatoes) | 250g |
Tamarind | Size of a lime |
Salt | To taste |
To temper: | |
Mustard seeds | ½ tsp |
Curry leaves | Few |
Whole Red Chilli | 2 nos |
Oil | 1 tbsp |
Cooking method:
- Cook Tur Dal. Clean and cut vegetables and cook with the Dal.
- Soak tamarind in ½ cup water and take out the pulp.
- Add Melam Kerala Sambar Masala mixed with little water to the cooked dal and vegetables.
- Then add tamarind pulp, enough water, salt and bring to boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Heat oil and add mustard seeds.
- Let it splutter, then add curry leaves and broken red chillies and pour over the Sambar.