How to make masala for hotel style sambar
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firstly, in a heavy-bottomed pan heat 1 tsp oil. add 1 tbsp chana dal, ½ tbsp urad dal, 1 tbsp coriander seeds, ½ tbsp cumin, ¼ tsp methi and ½ tsp pepper.
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roast on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
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add 5 dried red chilli, a few curry leaves and roast until the chills turn. crisp.
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further, add ¼ cup coconut and roast on low flame.
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roast until the coconut turns golden brown.
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cool completely, and transfer to the mixer jar.
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add ½ cup water and grind to a smooth paste. keep aside.
How to cook dal in a pressure cooker
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firstly, in a pressure cooker take ¼ cup toor dal, ¼ cup moong dal, ¼ tsp turmeric and 1 tsp oil.
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add 1½ cup water and pressure cook for 5 whistles.
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once the pressure releases, whisk the dal to smooth consistency. keep aside.
How to make hotel style tiffin sambar
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firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil. add 1 tsp mustard, ½ tsp urad dal, 1 dried red chilli, pinch hing and a few curry leaves. splutter the tempering.
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add 8 shallots and saute slightly.
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further add ½ carrot, 5 beans, 10 piece drumstick, ½ tomato, ¼ tsp turmeric and 1 tsp salt.
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saute until the spices are well combined.
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add ½ cup tamarind extract, ½ tsp jaggery and water.
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cover and boil for 8-10 minutes or vegetables are cooked well.
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once the vegetables are cooked well, add the masala paste and cooked dal.
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mix and boil for 5 minutes or until the flavours are combined well.
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further, add 2 tbsp coriander and mix well.
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finally, enjoy tiffin sambar recipe with idli, dosa or vada.
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Notes
- firstly, add vegetables of your choice to make them nutritious and tasty.
- additionally, adjust the consistency of the sambar as it thickens once cooled.
- also, frying the masala with coconut oil will make the sambar flavourful.
- finally, tiffin sambar recipe tastes great when prepared slightly spicy.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/tiffin-sambar-recipe-hotel-style/