Traditional Sambar Powder | Ammavin Kaimanam | Homemade

How to prepare sambar?

1. Cook the Dal:

• Rinse ½ cup of toor dal and pressure cook with 1.5 cups water, turmeric, and a pinch of asafoetida and leave 4-5 whistles or until cooked soft.
• Once the pressure is released, mash the dal and keep aside.

2. Cook the Vegetables:

• In a pot, boil onion, medium size chopped onions, tomato and vegetables (like carrot, drumstick, brinjal or any of your choice) along with 2 tbsp of Traditional Homemade sambar powder, water and salt.

3. Add mashed dal & Tamarind water:

• Once the vegetables are cooked softly, add the mashed dal and bring to boil.
• Then add 2 tbsp of  tamarind extract (or paste) to the cooked vegetables and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Add a pinch of jaggery (optional).

4. Tempering (Tadka):

• In a small pan, heat 2 tbsp oil.
• Splatter mustard seeds, red chilies, curry leaves, and a pinch of asafoetida.
• Pour this over the sambar.

5. Garnish & Serve:

• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with rice, idli, dosa, or vada.

Enjoy your flavorful, homemade sambar in just a few easy steps!

Tip:

     For the best results, use Ulamart’s Traditional Sambar Powder, made with no artificial colors or flavors. This sambar powder can be used to prepare other recipes as well, like  vegetable curry, kootu, and more, adding a burst of authentic South Indian flavor to your dishes.