Arachuvitta Sambar

Sambar is reflective of a broad and ancient tradition of dal-based vegetable stews in southern parts of india.Crumbled dhal and vegtables with indian spices add special flavor to it .....Any South Indian Menu is incomplete without this...........

Dhal 2 cup
Vegetable of choice 1 cup
Castor oil-1/2 tsp
Tamarind juice -1/2 cup
Tomato 1
Small onions – 5 to 6
Asafotida powder -1 tsp
Sambhar masala –To grind
Shredded coconut -3 to 4tsp
Red chilli-4
Sambhar dhal -1 tsp
Channa dhal- 3 tsp
Coriander powder 2 tsp
Chilli powder 2 tsp
Curry leaves 4 to 5
Dry garlic powder 1 tsp
Tamarind juice -1/2 cup
Tomato 1
Small onions – 5 to 6
Salt to taste
For seasoning
Cumin seeds 1 tsp
Mustard seeds 1 tsp
Oil 1tsp
To Garnish
Coriander leaves

Method:

Heat the pan,roast all the ingredients of sambhar masala ,then grind it and keep it aside
Pressure cook dhal with water,turmeric powder,castor oil(we use this so that dhal is cooked even more soft) for 4 to 5 whistles

Add onions ,vegetables,tomato to the cooked dhal, pour appropriate amount of water for the vegetables to boil in dhal ,add salt to taste.

To this mixture add the grinded sambhar masala ,allow it to boil for few minutes

Then add the tamarind juice, asafotida powder,when it is well cooked season it with mustard and cumin.Garnish with coriander leaves
Serve hot

Best with: Idly,Dosa,Rice.
Better with Umpa

Rich in protein