> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://cookbook.mantavyam.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Tiffin Sambar Recipe Tiffin Sambar Recipe ## How to make masala for hotel style sambar 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. roast on low flame until the spices turn aromatic. add 5 dried red chilli, a few curry leaves and roast until the chills turn. crisp. further, add ¼ cup coconut and roast on low flame. roast until the coconut turns golden brown. cool completely, and transfer to the mixer jar. add ½ cup water and grind to a smooth paste. keep aside. ## How to cook dal in a pressure cooker firstly, in a pressure cooker take ¼ cup toor dal, ¼ cup moong dal, ¼ tsp turmeric and 1 tsp oil. add 1½ cup water and pressure cook for 5 whistles. once the pressure releases, whisk the dal to smooth consistency. keep aside. ## How to make hotel style tiffin sambar 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. add 8 shallots and saute slightly. further add ½ carrot, 5 beans, 10 piece drumstick, ½ tomato, ¼ tsp turmeric and 1 tsp salt. saute until the spices are well combined. add ½ cup tamarind extract, ½ tsp jaggery and water. cover and boil for 8-10 minutes or vegetables are cooked well. once the vegetables are cooked well, add the masala paste and cooked dal. mix and boil for 5 minutes or until the flavours are combined well. further, add 2 tbsp coriander and mix well. finally, enjoy **tiffin sambar recipe** with idli, dosa or vada. tiffin sambar recipe ## Video