Spinach/Keerai Sambar (Pressure cooker Method) ~ Anu

Got this easy and delicious recipe from one of my friend which can be done within 15mins or so.Lets see how to make it....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Spinach - 1bunch(Chopped)
2.Toor dhal - 1cup(Washed)
3.Onion -1(Chopped)
4.Tomato - 1(Chopped)
5.Green chilli - 3
6.Turmeric powder - 1/4tbs
7.Seasoning - Mustard,Cumin seeds,Urad dhal,Curry leaves
8.Salt to taste
9.Oil

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• In a Pressure cooker add 2tbs of oil and season with mustard,cumin,urad,curry leaves, Once they start spluttering, add the green chilli and onion saute it for few mins.
• Now add tomato to this and fry for few mins,then add toor dhal,turmeric powder,salt,chopped spinach,little water mix well and close the lid and pressure cook untill soft or 3-4whistle.
• Once cool down mash it coarsly or just leave it.Now its done!!Serve hot with rice and ghee!! 

GOES WELL WITH:
      White rice

Kathrikai Sambar for Pongal

This Kathikai sambar is very good combination for ven pongal.Try it u will love it.....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:

1.Moong dhal-1cup
2.Brinjal-4(Chopped into medium pieces)
3.Onion-1(Chopped)
4.Tomato-1(Chopped)
5.Gingergarlic paste -1tbs
6.Green chilli-2(Slit)
7.Coriander leaves to garnish
8.Seasoning-Mustard,Cumin,Curry leaves
9.Salt as needed
10.Oil

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Boil moong dhal in a pan by adding required water and a pinch of turmeric powder .
  Heat oil in a pan , add mustard, cumin seeds, green chilles, curry leaves and fry for some time, then add onions and saute it for few mins.
• Then add brinjal followed by tomatoes and ginger garlic paste and salt to taste let it cook for 5mins.
• Now finally mashed dhal and cook for around 10-15 minutes and  garnish with corriander leaves and switch off the flame.

GOES WELL WITH:

     Ven pongal

Methileaves Sambar ~ MIL Version

Methi leaves sambar is made by my MIL tastes really yummy and simple to cook.Here it is....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Methi leaves-1 bunch(Just the leaves)
2.Toor dhal - 1/2 cup
3.Tomato-1(Chopped)
4.Onion-1(Chopped)
5.Green chilli- 2 (Slit) or Chilli powder - As reqd
6.Turmeric powder-Pinch
7.Salt  as needed
8.Seasoning-Mustard seeds,Cumin,Asafoetida
9.Oil

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• First pressure cook toor dal  with little turmeric powder for 3-5whistle,once its cool down mash it with the masher untill smooth .
• In that dhal add cut methi leaves and keep it aside.
• Now Do the seasoning in a seperate pan, add the onions and green chilli and fry well.
• Then add tomato and stir fry it for few mins and then transfer the toor dhal with methi leaves mixture and allow them to boil till the methi leaves get cooked . 

GOES WELL WITH:
      White rice

Beans with Carrot Sambar - Pressure Cooker Method ~ Ammu

Beans  with carrot sambar made in the pressure cooker   is very quick and easy method .Here is how i make it........

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Toor dhal-1cup
2.Beans and carrot-2cup
3.Onion-1(Chopped)
4.Tomato-1(Chopped)
5.Green chilli-4(Slit)
6.Seasoning-Mustard,Urad dhal
7.Asafoedita-Pinch
8.Curry leaves-2strings(Chopped)
9.Corriander leaves-2strings(Chopped)
10.Tamarind pulp-1/2cup
11.Salt as needed
12.Oil

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• First pressure cook the dhal for 3-5whistles in the pressure cooker ,once its cool down mash it and pour it in the bowl and keep it aside.
• Now heat oil in a pressure cooker ,add seasoning once it starts spluterring, add onion saute it for few mins,then add all the chopped vegetable and fry it for few mins.
• Then add tomato and salt saute it for few more mins and add mashed dhal,asafoetida,curry leaves,corriander leaves let it cook for 5mins
• Now add tamarind pulp and enough water and cook it for 2-3whistle and switch off the stove and let it cool down and its ready to serve. 

GOES WELL WITH:
    White rice

Turnip/Noolkhol Sambar

Turnip or Noolkhol is very healthy Vegetable.This is how i make this sambar...

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Turnip -1(Peeled and chunked)
2.Toor dhal-1Cup
3.Onion-1(Chopped)
4.Tomato-1(Chopped)
5.Chilli powder-1tbs
6.Corriander powder-1tbs
7.Tamarind pulp-1cup
8.Seasoning-Mustard,cumin,curry leaves
9.Salt as needed
10.Oil

UTENSIL:
Pressure cook
Deep Pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• In a pressure cooker add toor dhal and pinch of turmeric powder,pressure cook till tender for about5-6whistles and now set it aside.
• In a large pan,heat oil,mustard,cumin seeds,curry leaves,onion fry till it is translucent.
• Then add chopped turnip stir fry for few mins,then add tomato,salt let it cook for few more mins.
• Now add chilli powder,corriander powder and mashed toor dhal cover and cook till the veggies are done.
• After they are done,add tamarind pulp or paste and let it cook for few mins and garnish with corriander leaves.

GOES WELL WITH:  
           Plain white rice

Drumstick with Mango Sambar

Sambar is a popular south indian recipe  made with yellow lentil called toor dal and any vegetable. You can include vegetables like potato, brinjal, drumsticks, raddish, carrot, chow chow, turnips etc. My first choice is always drumstick with mango for sambar that gives you more flavour and tastes more than the other vegetables and also i prefer shallots to prepare this that gives an extra taste to sambar. Here i am sharing Our familys all time favorite sambar ....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:

1.Drumstick/Murungaikai - 2 Fresh or Frozen(cut into medium pieces)
2.Mango - 1 small(Cut into medium pieces)
3.Onion-1(Chopped)
4.Thuvar dhal – 1 cup
5.Sambar powder or Chilli and Corriander powder – 1 tablespoon
6.Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon
7.Salt – as needed
8.Seasoning-Mustard,Cumin,asafoetida and Curry leaves
9.Oil

UTENSIL:
Pressure cooker
Pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Wash thuvar dhal and add two cups of water along with a pinch of turmeric powder and pressure cook till soft and mash it using masher and keep it aside.
• Heat oil in pan,add the seasoning one by one let it splutter,now add chopped onions and saute it for few mins
• At this stage add drumstick and mango saute it for few mins,then add chilli powder,corriander powder and salt and cook on medium flame for five to six minutes.
• Then add the cooked thuvar dhal  let it cook untill the vegetables are done and Remove from stove.
• Finally garnish some chopped corriander leaves.

GOES WELL WITH:

      Hot steamed rice

Homemade Drumstick sambar

Drumstick sambar is our all time favorite sambar which goes with breakfast like dosa,idly,pongal etc and hot steamed rice very easy  and simple to cook.Drumsticks can be substituted by almost any veg of your choice.You can try with a combination of potatoes,carrots and beans,brinjal,noolkol etc....Here goes the receipe

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Drumstick/Murunkai-2-3fresh or frozen
2.Thuar dal-1cup
3.Tamarind pulp-1/2cup

4.Onion-1(Chopped)

5.Tomato-1(Chopped)
6.Homemade sambhar powder or chilli and corriander powder -2tbs
7.Turmeric powder
8.Seasoning- mustard, uraddal,hing, green chillies,curry leaves
9.Salt-to taste
10.Cilantro  - To garnish

11.Oil

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• First Pressure cook dal in enough water with turmeric powder for 3-4whistle and mash it untill smooth.
• Heat oil in a deep pan,splutter mustards and brown the urad dal, hing.onions and green chillies , sauteing continuously,Add the curry leaves and tomatoes and salt fry it.
• Add the drumstick pieces saute it for few mins,add homemade sambar powder and the mashed dhal with little water to the pan.when it boils  close the pan with a lid and simmer till they are almost cooked.
• Finally addd the tamarind extract and let it simmer for a 10 minutes.
• Check salt and the consistency of the sambhar,as it should not be too thick or too watery.Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice.

GOES WEL WITH:
     Hot rice

Moongdhal with Lemon Sambar(Andhraspicy)

One more tried recipe......  

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Split Moongdal-1cup (Roast for 5 minutes on low flame)
2.Turmeric powder-Pinch
3.Lemon juice-1tbs
4.Tomato-1(Chopped)
5.Garlic-2Cloves(Finely Chopped)
6.Corriander leaves to garnish
7.Seasoning-Mustard,Cumin,Red chilli,Green chilli,Curry leaves
8.Salt as needed
9.Oil

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Take the roasted moongdal in cooker, add water and turmeric powder, pressure cook the dal for 1 whistle and let it cool completely.
• When it cool completely then add lemon juice, mix it properly.
• For tempering, heat oil, add jeera and mustards, let them pop, add garlic, dry red chillies and green chillies, saute for few seconds, add chopped tomato and curry leaves, mix, covered, cook for 5 minutes on low heat.
• Then add above lemon mixed moongdal to above tempering, add salt, mix well (If necessary add 1/2 cup water), bring to a boil, turn off the heat and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

GOES WELL WITH:
     Hot rice.

RATING:
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Dhal with Raw Mango ~ Janaki

tMamadikaya Pappu in telugu means raw mango cooked in dhal is one of my favorite dish which i got it from friend name janaki.Mango and toor dhal is a match made in heaven is my favorite food. This dish is very easy to prepare and tastes delicious with plain rice and vathal.Refreshing and lip-smackingly good!

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Toor dhal-1cup
2.Raw mango-1(Cut into medium pieces)
3.Garlic-4cloves
4.Turmeric powder-1/4tbs
5.Seasoning-mustard,cumin,urad dhal,asafoetida,red chilli and curry leaves
6.Salt as needed
7.Oil

UTENSIL:
Deep bottomed pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• In a pressure cooker add dhal with enough water and cook upto 3whistle and mash it.
• Heat oil in a heavy bottomed vessel, add mustard seeds and as they splutter, add cumin seeds, crushed garlic,asafoetida, red chillis and curry leaves and stir fry for half a minute.
• Then add chopped mango along with salt and turmeric powder  and saute it for 5-10mins. 
• At this stage add cooked dal and combine, Cook on slow to medium flame for 8-10 mins without lid or till you get the consistency of your choice. 

GOES WELL WITH:
     Hot steamed rice

Sambar with Okra ~ Nimi

Kuzhambu can be made with any vegetable but this time i am making with okra which tastes good with plain rice and papad.This receipe is from my friend nimi.Enjoy these recipes, and the rest of the week!

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Toor dhal-1cup
2.Okra-15-20nos(cut into medium pieces)
3.Onion-1(chopped)
4.Tomato-1(chopped)
5.Green chilli-4(chopped)
6.Turmeric powder-pinch
7.Chilli powder-1tbs
8.Corriander powder-1/2tbs
9.Tamarind extract-1cup
10.Seasoning-mustard,cumin,asofoetida
11.Corrinader leaves
12.Salt-as needed
13.Oil

UTENSIL:
Bottomed pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• First pressure cook toor dhal with salt and a pinch of  turmeric powder for 3-5whistle and let it cool down and mash it using masher.
• Heat oil in a pan,add mustard ,cumin,asofoedida let it splutter
• Then add onion and green chilli fry it for few mins and add tomato let it cook for few more mins
• At this stage add okra stir it and then add boiled toor dhal with  chilli and corriander powder let it boil for 5-10mins
• Finally add tamarind extract and cook it for 3-5mins and switch off the stove and garnish with corriander leaves

GOES WELL WITH:
   Plain rice

Plain and Simple Sambar with Moong dhal

Sambar is made with  lentils which is high in proteins and it  is very easy and simple to make and tastes so yummy and delicious, if u want u can add any vegetables which goes so good with plain hot rice with ghee on top.This sambar receipe is one of the most loved dishes of mine and my kids.It accompanies most of every meal.

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Toor dhal or Moong dhal-1cup
2.Onion-2(chopped finely legthwise)
3.Green chilli-4(slit into two)
4.Seasoning-1tbs(mustard,cumin)curry leaves
5.Turmeric powder-pinch
6.Salt-as needed
7.Oil-3tbs
8.Corriander leaves- to garnish

UTENSIL:
Pressure cooker
Deep bottomed pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Pressure cook the dhal with enough water for 3whistle and let it cool down for 15-20mins
• Then mash it using a potato masher till smooth
• Heat oil in a pan add seasoning let it splutter then add onions,green chilli saute it for few mins 
• Then add boiled toor dhal and let it cook for 10mins and then garnish with corriander leaves 

 GOES WELL WITH:
   Plain rice and idly

White Pumpkin Sambar

South Indians need sambar as an accompaniment with a wide variety of dishes. The taste of hot steaming rice with this fragrant sambar made with pumpkin  which i learned it from my MIL here i go with this receipe....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:

1.White pumpkin-2cup(chopped)
2.Toor dhal-1/2cup(boiled)
3.Onion-1(chopped)
4.Garlic-5cloves
5.Tomato-1(chopped)
6.Tamarind-little(make pulp with water)
7.Chilli powder-1tbs
8.Corriander powder-1tbs
9.Turmeric powder-pinch
10.Salt - as per taste
11.Seasoning-1tbs
12.Asafoetida- pinch
13.Oil-as needed

UTENSIL:
Deep bottomed pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION :

• In a pan add oil and heat it when the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds,asafoetida,cumin seeds and let them crackle then add the curry leaves ,onions,pumpkin let it cook for few mins
• Add chilli powder,corriander powder,salt,turmeric powder and let it cook for 5mins
• Add boiled toor dhal,garlic,tomatos let it cook for few mins
• Now add tamarind water let it boil for 5mins then garnish with corriander leaves.

GOES WELL WITH:
    Plain rice

Vegetable Sambar

Sambar is a very popular South Indian dish that is primarily made with toor dal and tamarind pulp and sambar powder.The preferred dish in South India cuisine consisting of dal and vegetables such as, brinjal, drum-stick, bitter gourd , ladies finger etc.Depending on the vegetables u use the flavor changes.I make this sambar so often made on a daily basis and the vegetables rotated for some variation.This is how i make sambar so Enjoy!!!

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Toor dhal-1cup
2.Onions-1(chopped)
3.Tomato-1(chopped)
4.Vegetable-2cup(chopped)
(Preferably drumsticks,beans,carrot,avarakai,turnip,raddish etc)
5.Chilli powder-1tbs
6.Corriander powder-1tbs
7.Turmeric powder-pinch
8.Oil
9.Seasoning-1tbs(mutard,cumin,urad dhal,asafoetida)curry leaves
10.Tamarind extract-1/2cup
11.Salt-as needed

UTENSIL:
Deep bottomed pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• First pressure cook the dhal with a pinch of turmeric powder for 3-5whistle and let it cool down and mash it with a masher
• Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds,cumin seeds,curry leaves,asafoedia let it splutter,then add onions fry nicely untill brown
• Then add tomatoes,salt,chilli powder,corriander powder and let it cook for few mins
• Then add vegetables let it cook untill they are well done
• Finally add tamarind pulp water and cook it for 5mins and garnish with corriander leaves

GOES WELL WITH:
      Plain rice

Sambar for Idly ~ Nimi

 Idli-Vada with delicous bowl of Sambar for breakfast is a south indian breakfast. My hubby and my daughter  are big fans of this dish. The steaming fluffy and soft Idlis with little spicy and tasty Vadas dipped in delicious Sambar… Awww…. Nothing is better than that which is from my friend nimi. Here we go…

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Carrot - 1/4cup(chopped)
2.Beans- 1/4cup(chopped)
3.Brinjal- 1/4cup(chopped)
4.Potato- 1/4cup(chopped)
5.Onion - 1(chopped)
6.Green chilly- 4(chopped)
7.Tomato -1(chopped)
8.Salt-as needed
9.Seasoning-1tbs(mustatrd,cumin,urad dhal)curry leaves
10.Moong dhal - 1cup(boiled and mashed)
11.Oil -3tbs
12.Corriander leaves-to garnish

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• First boil the vegetables in a pan with little salt untill tender.
•  Meanwhile heat oil in a pan,add fenugreek seeds,mustard,curry leaves let it splutter
• Add onions,green chilly,tomato saute  it  for 5mins
• Add boiled vegetables,chilli powder,turmeric powder,salt,sambar powder let it cook for few mins
• Now add boiled moong dhal and let it cook untill it becomes thick 
• Serve hot sambar garnished with corriander leaves .

GOES WELL WITH:
     Idly and dosa

Vendhaya Keerai Paruppu ~ Nimi

This dish is pretty much just the spinach and lentils along with some warm Indian spices and some chili heat.This dish is pretty simple to make though it does require a bit of time to cook the lentils.This is another simple way of making this dish with this spinach which i learnt it from my friend nimi.This is definitely another great way to enjoy some spinach.Try it and enjoy it ...

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Moong dhal- 1cup
2.Vendhaya keerai/Methi leaves - 1bunch(remove the leaves)
3.Tomato - 1(chopped)
4.Onions - 1(chopped)
5.Chilli powder- 2tbs
6.Salt-as per taste
7.Tamarind - 2inch
8.Oil
9.Seasoning-1tbs(mustard,cumin and red chilli)

UTENSIL:
Deep bottomed pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• First boil the dhal with a pinch of turmeric powder and a spoon of oil in the vessel untill cooked and mash it with the masher
• In that boiled dhal add spinach,tomato,onions,chilli powder,salt,tamarind and little water and cook it for for 10mins or untill the spinach is cooked well
• Finally do the seasoning with mustard seeds,red chilly and cumin seeds and mix it well.

GOES WELL WITH:
   Plain rice

Spinach with dhal ~ Nimi

Spinach is also called Palak is cooked with toor dal which is high in iron and a very healthy dish .I got it from my friend nimi.Serve this dish with steamed rice and a spoon of desi ghee.So yummy and delicious...

INGREDIENTS U NEED :
1.Toor dhal- 1cup
2.Spinach - 1bunch(chopped)
3.Small onions - 8(peel the skin)
4.Green chilly - 5
5.Tomatos - 1(chopped)
6.Cumin seeds-1tbs
7.Garlic - 4cloves
8.Ginegly oil-1tbs
9.Seasoning-1tbs(mustard,cumin,curry leaves)

UTENSIL:
Deep bottomed pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• First Cook the toor dhall with turmeric powder and gingelly oil in a pan untill half cooked
• Then add spinach,onions,green chilli,tomato,garlic,cumin seeds,salt into the boiling dhal and let it cook for 10mins or untill cooked and mash it using masher
• Then temper with seasoning and mix well

GOES WELL WITH:

     Plain rice

Moong Dhal Sambar

This sambar is a good combination for pongal and idly which is a Simple dish that is quick and easy to make and also this is my daughter favorite dish .Try it out and enjoy...

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Moong dhal - 1cup
2.Green chilly - 4
3.Onions - 1
4.Tomato -1
5.Garlic - 3cloves
6.Seasoning-1tbs(mustard,cumin)asafoetida a pinch
7.Curry leaves-few
8.Salt-as per taste
9.Oil-as needed

UTENSIL:
Pressure cooker
Deep bottomed Pan

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Pressure cook all the above ingredients  from 1 to 8 with drop of  oil  for 3-5whistle in the cooker
• Let it cool down for 15mins then mash it with masher coarsly
• Finally do the seasoning with mustard seeds,cumin and asafoetida and pour it over the mashed dhall

GOES WELL WITH:
     Pongal

MethiLeaves Sambar ~ Pressure Cooker Method

Methi leaves is called as Vendhaya keerai(spinach) in tamil.It is very good for health and it is a very good colling agent and also it helps to reduce body heat .This spinach is little bitter in taste but when made with lentils it does not even a bitter a little.I make this sambar atleast every other week.

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Toor dhal - 1 cup
2.Onions - 1 (cut into small pieces)
3.Tomatoes - 1/2(cut into small pieces)
4.Garlic-4 cloves
5.Methi leaves/Vendhaya keerai -1bunch (cut into small pieces)
6.Tamarind -Little
7.Chilli powder - 1tbs
9.Salt-as per taste
10.Oil-as needed
11..Seasoning-1tbs(Mustard,Cumin,Red chilli,Asafoetida,Urad dhal,Crushed garlic(3))

UTENSIL:
Pressure cooker
Deep bottomed pan

METHOD:

• Pressure cook the toor dhal with garlic ,tomatoes,turmeric powder,onion,methi leaves,tamarind,chilli powder and salt  with enough water for 3-4whistle in the cooker and once its done mash it coarsly with the help of masher.
• Now Heat oil in a pan ,add the seasoning let it splutter and then add onions saute it for few mins
• Then add mashed dhal into it and let it boil for few mins and switch off the flame and serve it.

GOES WELL WITH:
    Plain rice