EASY TAMIL SAMBAR RECIPE - COMFORT FOOD MADE SIMPLE

CLASSIC TAMIL SAMBARA comforting South Indian classic made simple! This easy Tamil sambar is packed with lentils, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices—perfect with rice, idli, or dosa for a wholesome, satisfying meal.

COMFORT BOWL - SAMBARPrep Time: 15 Hours
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 04
Cuisine: South Indian (Tamil Nadu)

INGREDIENTS:

FOR THE SAMBAR:
½ cup Toor Dal (pigeon peas), rinsed
1½ cups Water (for pressure cooking dal)
1 small Onion, sliced
1 small Tomato, chopped
1 cup Mixed Vegetables (Drumstick, Carrot, Brinjal, Okra, etc.)
1 tsp Tamarind Paste (or a small lemon-sized tamarind soaked in warm water)
1½ tsp Sambar Powder
¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
Salt to Taste
2–3 cups Water (adjust for consistency)
Fresh Coriander Leaves (for garnish)

FOR TEMPERING:
1 tbsp Oil or Ghee
½ tsp Mustard Seeds
½ tsp Cumin Seeds
1 dried Red Chilli
A pinch of Asafoetida (hing)
1 sprig Curry Leaves

EASY SOUTH INDIAN SAMBARINSTRUCTIONS:
1. COOK THE DAL
Pressure cook the toor dal with turmeric and 1½ cups water for 3–4 whistles until soft. Mash and keep aside.
2. COOK THE VEGETABLES
In a pot, add the chopped vegetables, onions, tomatoes, sambar powder, salt, and a little water. Let it boil until the veggies are tender.
3. ADD TAMARIND & DAL 
Add tamarind extract to the pot. Boil for 5 minutes to remove raw smell. Then add mashed dal and more water as needed. Simmer for 5–10 minutes.
4. PREPARE THE TEMPERING
Heat oil or ghee in a small pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, red chilli, curry leaves, and asafoetida. Let it splutter.
5. COMBINE & SERVE
Pour the tempering over the sambar. Mix well and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with rice or idli/dosa.

TIPS:
Adjust sambar powder and tamarind for your taste.
Add a pinch of jaggery for a hint of sweetness (optional).
Sambar tastes even better the next day!

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