Radish Sambar

Radish Sambar
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Sambar is lentil-based vegetable stew from south India. Sambar made with Radish is so flavorful, tasty and a perfect main course served with steamed rice.

Radish Sambar | ಮೂಲಂಗಿ ಸಾರು | Moolangi Saaru | Simple South Indian Sambar recipe

Sambar is lentil-based vegetable stew from south India. Sambar made with Radish is so flavorful, tasty and a perfect main course served with steamed rice.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: sambar
Servings: 4
Author: KaviRuchi

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Toor dal
  • 2 tsp Oil / Ghee
  • ½ tsp Mustard Seeds
  • few Curry Leaves
  • 3 Garlic Cloves (crushed)
  • 1 Small Onion (cubed)
  • 2 Radish (peeled and thinly sliced discs)
  • 1 Tomato (chopped)
  • 1 Tbsp Sambar Powder
  • Salt (as needed)
  • ½ cup Tamarind Extract
  • ¼ cup Grated Coconut
  • 1 cup Water

Instructions

  • Pressure cook Toor dal with 3 cups of water. 
  • While the dal is cooked, peel radish and chop the ends off, slice into thin discs. Chop onion and tomato. Crush 3 garlic cloves and set aside.
  • In a cooker add oil/ ghee, mustard seeds and let crackle.
  • Add few curry leaves, crushed garlic and cook until light brown.
  • Add in onion and cook until translucent.
  • Next goes in radish, cook until the raw smell of radish goes off.
  • Add tomato and sambar powder, saute for a minute.
  • Add salt as per taste, tamarind extract, coconut, and cooked dal.
  • Mix well and add water according to the consistency required.
  • Close lid and cook for 1 whistle.
  • Once the pressure is down, open lid and sambar is ready to be served with steamed rice.

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