Indian
Indian - Curries and Gravies
Sambar
Chef's Menu Description
Tender lentils slow-simmered with warming turmeric, finished with a sizzling tarka of golden ghee, roasted cumin, and fresh coriander.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup toor dal
- • 2 drumsticks, cut into 5cm pieces
- • 10 shallots (sambar onions), peeled
- • 2 tomatoes, quartered
- • 1 tbsp tamarind extract
- • 2 tbsp sambar powder
- • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 2 tbsp sesame oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure cook the dal with the turmeric until soft and whisk it smooth.
2
Phase 2
Boil the drumsticks, shallots and tomatoes with the tamarind extract and salt until tender.
3
Phase 3
Add the sambar powder and whisked dal with 1 cup water and simmer 10 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Heat the sesame oil and crackle the mustard seeds until they stop popping.
5
Phase 5
Pour the tempering over the sambar and serve with steamed rice or idli.