Sambar Vishu Recipe

sambar

Sambar is a authentic recipe of Kerala, The preparation of Sambar has different taste in different regions. Learn how to make traditional sambar  of Kerala. It is  a popular recipe of South India. In every feast[sadya] sambar is a Common dish. The style of prepartion is different in every district of Kerala. Masala is also slightly different.

Ingredients for Vishu Sambar

Tuvar dal [yellow split peas] -- 100 gms

Ladies finger [vendakka] –8 [cut into length wise]

Tomatoes –2 [cut into pieces]

Onion –1[ cut into pieces] 

Drum sticks [muringaka] –2 [cut into length wise]

Turmeric Poweder –1/4 tsp

Tamarind extract – 1 tbsp

Salt to taste

For Sambar Masala

Coconut --1/2 cup[grated]

Coriander seeds – 2 tbsp

Red chillies – 4

Fenugreek seeds – ½ tsp

Urad dal – 1 tsp

Chana dal – 1 tsp

Asafoetida – ¼ tsp

Curry leaves –3

Oil – 1 tbsp

For the seasoning

Dried Red Chillies –2 [split into2]

Mustard seeds –1 tsp

Curry leaves – 1 strand

Method of Preparing Sambar

Cook the tuar dal in a pressure cooker until it becomes soft. Keep aside.

Heat 2 tsp of oil and fry the ladies finger until it becomes non sticky. Keep aside

Boil the drum sticks, tomatoes and onion by adding turmeric powder and salt for 10 minutes.

Add the fried ladies finger pieces and the tamarind juice into the cooked vegetables and cook again.

Heat 2 tsp of oil in a pan and fry the coconut, coriander seeds, asafetida, fenugreek seeds, dried red chillies, urad dal. Chana dal and curry leaves until masala become golden brown.

Grind the fried masala in to a fine paste in a mixer grinder by adding little water.

Add the paste into the   boiled vegetables and boil for 5-7 minutes and remove from the flame.

Heat 2 tsp of oil in a pan and add dried red chillies, mustard seeds and curry leaves and fry for 2 minutes and add to the Sambar.