By Garima Johar
June 27, 2024
Mullangi sambar, also known as radish sambar, is a traditional South Indian dish. Made with lentils, radish, and a blend of spices, it is perfect to pair with dosa, idli, uttapam, or rice.
For the Dal: 1.5 cups Toor dal Water for soaking For the Vegetables: 1.5 cups radish 1 Onion Few curry leaves 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
For the Sambar Powder: 2 tsp coriander seeds 3/4 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp Urad dal 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds 4 dry red chillies 1/2 cup grated coconut For the Tempering: 2 tsp oil 1 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 tsp methi seeds Pinch of Hing
Pressure cook soaked dal with water. Mash the cooked dal.
Heat some oil, splutter mustard seeds and saute curry leaves and chopped onion.
Add chopped radish, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook till tender.
Dry roast the spices for sambar masala and add mashed dal with water. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Garnish with the mustard seed mixture and serve hot.