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Enjoy the Sour Delight: Classic Sambhar Masala

Ingredients:

For the Sambhar:

  • 1/2 cup toor dal (yellow lentils)
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, pumpkin, drumstick)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 large tomato (chopped)
  • 1–2 green chilies (slit)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon sambhar powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon tamarind paste (or lemon juice)
  • 1 tablespoon jaggery (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (optional)
  • 2–3 dried red chilies
  • A few curry leaves
  • Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)

For the Tempering (Tadka):

  • 1 tablespoon ghee or oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • A pinch of hing (asafoetida)
  • Few curry leaves

Instructions:

  1. Cook the Dal:
    Pressure cook toor dal with 2 cups of water and turmeric powder for 3–4 whistles. Mash the dal and set aside.
  2. Boil the Vegetables:
    In a pot, cook mixed vegetables with 2 cups of water until tender. (You may use a pressure cooker.)
  3. Prepare the Masala:
    Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard, cumin, and fenugreek seeds. When they splutter, add red chilies, curry leaves, onions, and green chilies. Sauté until golden. Add ginger-garlic paste and then tomatoes. Add sambhar powder, chili powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes soften.
  4. Combine Dal and Veggies:
    Add cooked dal and vegetables to the masala. Mix well. Add water as needed. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
  5. Add Tamarind and Jaggery:
    Add tamarind paste and jaggery. Simmer for 5 more minutes.

For the Tadka:

Heat ghee or oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds, hing, and curry leaves. Let them crackle and pour over the sambhar. Stir well.

Serving:

Garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve hot with rice, idli, or dosa. A hearty and flavorful South Indian dish for any day!

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