This is not an actual sambhar recipe but the result is definately "sambhar-like" and can be passed off as a very quick sambhar recipe!!!! This recipe came about cause through many many attempts of doing sambhar I could never quite master the true taste of sambhar and having a family that continously requested it I had to come up with an alternative!!!!
WHAT YOU NEED:
250G of drumstick, okra and/or mixed veggies.
1 large onion - diced
1 large tomato - diced finely
2 green chillies - slit.
Ten curry leaves
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp of coriander/cumin powder
1/4 tsp of turmeric
1 tsp of jaggery (you may substitute with sugar)
Small lemon sized piece of tamarind soaked and pulp extracted alternatively 1 tsp of ready made tamaring puree.
salt to taste
To temper: 1/2 tsp of mustard seeds
Big pinch of methi seeds (also known as fenegreek seeds)
Few curry leaves
Plus 3 cups of hot water
dash of oil
WHAT YOU DO:
1. Heat the oil and add the mustard seeds and allow to pop and sizzle.
2. Add the fenegreek/methi seeds and the curry leaves and be careful as they will splutter.
3. Add the onion and fry till translucent.
4. Add the veggies and tomato and a pinch of salt.
5. Now add the coriander/cuminpowder and the turmeric and stir to coat the veggies and stop it sticking on the bottom. you may need to add a dash of water to prevent this mix from burning.
6. once the raw smell has gone then add the jaggery and sugar and stir for a few mins.
7. now add 3 cups of hot water and stir well then place lid on and cook over low to medium heat for 10 mins....
8. Serve hot with rice..optional add coriander leaves....
