SAMBHAR MASALA 500GM

Description

🥣 Traditional Sambhar Recipe (Using Gajanand Sambhar Masala)

🛒 Ingredients:

For Sambhar:

• 1 cup Toor Dal (Pigeon Pea Lentils)
• 2 tbsp Gajanand Sambhar Masala
• 2 tbsp Tamarind Pulp
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 1 Onion (chopped)
• 1 Tomato (chopped)
• 1 Drumstick (cut into pieces)
• ½ cup Mixed Vegetables (Carrot, Pumpkin, Brinjal, etc.)
• 2 tbsp Oil
• Salt to taste

For Tempering (Tadka):

• 1 tbsp Oil or Ghee
• 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 2 Dry Red Chilies
• A few Curry Leaves
• A pinch of Asafoetida (Hing)

👨‍🍳 Cooking Instructions:

1️⃣ Cook the Dal:

• Wash and pressure cook Toor Dal with turmeric and 2 cups of water for 3-4 whistles.
• Mash the cooked dal and keep it aside.

2️⃣ Prepare the Vegetables:

• In a pan, heat oil and sauté onions until golden brown.
• Add tomatoes and cook until soft.
• Add drumsticks, mixed vegetables, and a little water. Cook until vegetables are tender.

3️⃣ Add Sambhar Masala & Tamarind:

• Mix in Gajanand Sambhar Masala, red chili powder, salt, and tamarind pulp.
• Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.

4️⃣ Combine Dal & Vegetables:

• Add the mashed dal to the pan.
• Adjust water consistency and let it simmer for 10 minutes.

5️⃣ Prepare Tempering (Tadka):

• Heat oil/ghee in a small pan.
• Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, red chilies, curry leaves, and hing.
• Pour this tadka over the sambhar and mix well.

6️⃣ Serve Hot:

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