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    Murungakkai Sambar | Drumstick Sambhar

    September 27, 2023 By Vidya Srinivasan Leave a Comment

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    Murungakkai Sambar , Drumstick Sambhar, sambhar, Sambar recipe, Sambar with coconut, murangakka sambar, south Indian sambar recipe, vegetable sambar recipe with step-by-step pictures, and video recipe. Check out the Drumstick Sambar recipe and if you like the video pls SUBSCRIBE to my channel.  

    Sambar, sambhar, Sambhar recipe, south Indian sambar recipe, vegetable sambar recipe is a traditional South Indian style rice accompaniment prepared with a choice of vegetables, lentil,  specially prepared sambar masala. The detailed recipe with tips and tricks makes it a great beginner-friendly recipe for South Indian cuisine meals.

    WHAT IS SAMBAR?

    Sambar is one of the most popular traditional South Indian dishes. A good amount of protein, and vegetables,  blended with flavorful sambhar powder - makes it not only healthy & nutritious but also tastes delicious.

    WHAT TASTES BEST WITH SAMBHAR?

    Sambhar plays a key role in South Indian cuisine. Sambhar goes well with tiffin varieties like idli, dosa, uthappam, etc. It also tastes great with rice,  without sambhar their no special thali/ festive/  wedding lunch / Indian lunch combo 

    SHOULD I ALWAYS SOAK TOOR DAL?

    No, it is optional but I feel soaking helps for mushy cooked Dal.

    HOW MUCH WATER SHOULD I ADD WHILE COOKING DAL?

    It depends on the dal you use. I generally use a 1:3 dal: water ratio. The number of whistles also depends on the dal you use.

    WHAT VARIETY OF DAL SHOULD I USE FOR SAMBHAR.

    For rice accompaniment sambar I generally use toor dal. For the tiffin variety, I sometimes use moong dal. Restaurants/hotels use a combination of toor dal and masoor dal

    Can I  SAMBAR POWDER?

    Yes, you can use homemade sambhar powder instead of freshly prepared.   The amount of sambhar powder might slightly vary based on your spice level. If you want to make it spicy add extra Sambar powder/ Chilli powder. If you are increasing sambhar powder, you might have to increase tamarind accordingly.

    HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT SAMBAR

    Use pot in pot method Cook for 9 minutes and let the pressure release naturally. Follow the rest of the steps for the instant pot Sambhar recipe.

    SHOULD I ADD THE GHEE TEMPERING?

    I generally use sesame oil for tempering and use little ghee while serving. You can use ghee according to your choice

    WHAT SHOULD BE THE CONSISTENCY OF THE SAMBHAR?

    Some like thin sambar while others prefer it thick. Adjust water according to your preferred texture. 

    CAN I MAKE ONE POT PRESSURE COOKER SAMBAR OR AN INSTANT POT SAMBAR?

    If you cook dal and tamarind together, dal might not turn mushy so I recommend using separators for cooking.

    Drumstick fresh or frozen

    You can use fresh or frozen drumsticks. Avoid pale green thick drumsticks 

    KUZHAMBU RECIPES IN TMF

    TAMARIND-BASED RECIPES IN TMF

    Sambar varieties in TMF

    Ingredients 

    pressure cook dal

    1/4 teaspoon sesame oil

    1/2 cup toor dal

    1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds

    1+1/2 cup water

    1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 

    To temper

    1/2 tablespoon sesame oil

    1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

    Curry leaves few

    To roast and grind

    1 teaspoon sesame oil

    1/2 + 1 teaspoon  coriander seeds

    3/4 teaspoon pepper

    3 red chilli

    1/2 tablespoon chana dal

    1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds

    Asafoetida

    1 teaspoon cumin seeds

    1/4 teaspoon urad dal

    Pressure-cook tamarind water

    25 drumstick pieces (fresh or frozen)

    1 +1/2 cup thin tamarind water

    Required salt

    25 small onions

    100 grams tomato

    1/4 teaspoon sesame oil

    Murugankkai sambar

    little Jaggery

    coriander leaves few

    Water

    Requires salt

    Chilli powder optional

    How to make drumstick sambar with step-by-step pictures

    • First, wash and soak toor dal for 20 minutes

    • drain the water. Add turmeric powder, fenugreek seeds, sesame oil, and water

    • In another separator add tamarind water, small onions, tomatoes, drumsticks, required salt, turmeric powder, and sesame oil 

    • Close with a lid

    • Pressure cook for 5 whistles and simmer for 2 minutes 

     

    • Add oil and heat

    • Furthermore, add coriander seeds, chana dal, urad dal, cumin seeds, pepper, red chilli, and fenugreek seeds; saute till color changes

    • Add small onions and mix well

    • Furthermore, add coconut and asafoetida; mix well

    • turn off the stove and cool
    • Add water and grind

    • add sesame oil to a wide pan and heat

    • furthermore, add mustard seeds; splutter

    • add curry leaves and roast 

    • Add tamarind water and ground mixture; mix well to boil

    • Furthermore, add water, cooked Dal, coriander leaves, chilli powder, and required salt; mix well

     

    • boil for 6 minutes; mix well in between

    • Furthermore, add water and boil
    • Finally, add coriander leaves and mix well

     

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    Ingredients

    pressure cook dal

    • 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
    • 1/2 cup toor dal
    • 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
    • 1 +1/2 cup water
    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

    To temper

    • 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • Curry leaves few

    To roast and grind

    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • 1/2 + 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
    • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 3 red chilli
    • 1/2 tablespoon chana dal
    • 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
    • Asafoetida
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1/4 teaspoon urad dal

    Pressure-cook tamarind water

    • 25 drumstick pieces fresh or frozen
    • 1 +1/2 cup thin tamarind water
    • Required salt
    • 25 small onions
    • 100 grams tomato
    • 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil

    Murugankkai sambar

    • little Jaggery
    • coriander leaves few
    • Water
    • Requires salt
    • Chilli powder optional

    Instructions

    • First, wash and soak toor dal for 20 minutes
    • drain the water. Add turmeric powder, fenugreek seeds, sesame oil, and water
    • In another separator add tamarind water, small onions, tomatoes, drumsticks, required salt, turmeric powder, and sesame oil
    • Close with a lid
    • Pressure cook for 5 whistles and simmer for 2 minutes
    • Add oil and heat
    • Furthermore, add coriander seeds, chana dal, urad dal, cumin seeds, pepper, red chilli, and fenugreek seeds; saute till color changes
    • Add small onions and mix well
    • Furthermore, add coconut and asafoetida; mix well
    • turn off the stove and cool
    • Add water and grind
    • add sesame oil to a wide pan and heat
    • furthermore, add mustard seeds; splutter
    • add curry leaves and roast
    • Add tamarind water and ground mixture; mix well to boil
    • Furthermore, add water, cooked Dal, coriander leaves, chilli powder, and required salt; mix well
    • boil for 6 minutes; mix well in between
    • Furthermore, add water and boil
    • Finally, add coriander leaves and mix well

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