Green Spring Onions Sambar Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Wash and pressure cook the lentils until soft.
• STEP 2.In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves.
• STEP 3.Add chopped spring onions, tomatoes, and turmeric powder. Cook until the onions are soft.
• STEP 4.Add sambar powder, tamarind pulp, and cooked lentils. Mix well and simmer for a few minutes.
• STEP 5.In a separate pan, heat ghee and fry the tempering ingredients. Add it to the sambar.
• STEP 6.Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or idli/dosa.

Cooking Tips

• You can adjust the consistency of the sambar by adding more or less water.
• If you don't have sambar powder, you can use a combination of red chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder.
• For a variation, you can add vegetables like carrots, drumsticks, or brinjal to the sambar.
• To enhance the flavor, you can add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) while tempering.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover sambar can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the sambar before serving and adjust the consistency if needed.
• Serve the sambar hot with steamed rice, idli, or dosa.
• You can also enjoy it as a soup or with bread.