Udipi Sambar Recipes

Steps:

• Cook the tuvar dal till tender then mash.
• Heat 1 tblsp oil in a heavy bottomed pan and roast the fenugreek seeds till light red, then add 1/2 tsp urad dal and let it saute till they change colour too.
• Add the red chilli and coriander seeds.
• Add a 3 sprigs of curry leaves and the grated coconut and roast.
• They should all turn light brown and aromatic.
• Cool and grind to a fine paste with a little water.
• Heat 1 tblsp oil in a pan.
• Add the mustard seed.
• When they splutter add 1/2 tsp of urad dal and the hing.
• Fry for a minute.
• Add the onions and green chillies, slit and the rest of the curry leaves.
• Add your choice of vegetables Fry till you get a nice aroma.
• Add a little water.
• Cover and cook till the veges are done.
• Extract pulp from the tamarind and add to the vegetables.
• Add salt and crumbled jaggery (you can use brown sugar i think instead) and cook till the raw smell of the tamarind disappears.
• Add the mashed dal and the ground masala.
• Mix weel and add a little water if reqd.
• Simmer for a few mins.
• Serve with dosas, idlis or rice.
• And enjoy.