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Methi sambar recipe

vendhaya keerai sambar
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
cooking dal40 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Tamilnadu cuisine
Keyword: methi, sambar
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Jinoo Jayakrishnan
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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 1 large onion - chopped
  • 1/2 no tomato - chopped
  • 2 no drumstick - chopped
  • 1/2 cup methi leaves
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 2-3 tbsp tamarind water
  • 1.5 cups cooked tur dal
  • 2 tsp sambar powder
  • a pinch asafoetida
  • 1 tbsp ghee

Instructions

  • heat oil and add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds. let it splutter and add chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, drumstick and methi leaves. 
  • fry until it wilts/shrinks. add water, salt, turmeric powder, tamarind water.
  • mix well, close and cook until vegetable is done. open and add cooked dal and sambar powder.
  • mix well and add asafoetida a pinch. mix well and boil for 5-10 minutes. add ghee and mix once.