Tiffin Sambar ( Andhra Style )

Sambar is a lentil based vegetable stew  popular in South India. There are different variations to

 Sambar. Each household makes it differently. Add the veggies as per your taste and interests. I add

 just the carrot and shallots if am preparing Sambar for tiffins. But when I serve with rice I make

 sure to add most of the veggies like brinjal, bhindi, carrot, beans , tomatoes and must and should

 shallots. I do not add Sambar powder while making for Tiffins. Again its up to your taste and

 preferences if you want to add any ingredient or no. The below recipe is how I make Sambar  for my

 family.

This recipe goes to Week 2 Day 3 of Blogging Marathon 128 under the theme " Tiffin Side Dishes ".

Ingredients:

Toor dal 1/2 cup

Mung dal 1/4 cup

Shallots 1 cup

Chopped carrots 1/2 cup

Chopped tomato 1 cup

Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp

Chili powder 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Tamarind pulp 1 tbsp

Slit green chili 3

For Tempering:

Curry leaves 6

Udad dal 1 tsp

Cumin seeds 1 tsp

Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp

Red chili 2

Oil  2 tbsp

Preparation:

Wash toor dal and mung dal 2-3 times and presser cook for 3-4 whistles/

In a deep pan heat oil and add the tempering ingredients.

Saute for a minute and add shallots and slit green chili.

Cook for 2 minutes and add chopped carrots and tomato.

Also add turmeric powder and salt.

Cook until tomatoes turn mushy, now add the cooked and mashed dal.

Add 4-5 cups of water ( the consistency which you want the sambar to be )

Add chili powder, tamarind pulp and bring the sambar to boil.

Cook the sambar on medium to low flame till boiling point.

Adjust salt and add chopped coriander leaves.

Serve hot with idly, dosa or vada.

Check to see what my fellow bloggers are cooking for Blogging Marathon 128.