Arachuvitta Sambar is a flavour Sambar made with freshly ground spices the specialty for the sambar is that we don’t use the Sambar Powder and it tastes similar to Hotel Sambar
In a Pan/Kadai add in oil once it heats up add in the ingredients mentioned in the “To grind and roast” section one by one except coconut and fry till golden brown.
Next add in coconut and fry along with the other ingredients ,switch off the flame once we get a nice aroma from the roasted ingredients allow it to cool down and then blend it by adding little water and set aside.
In a pressure cooker add in Toor Dal, Garlic, Onions and Tomato and cook for about 6 whistles or till the Dal is well cooked. Allow the pressure get release all by itself and then open the cooker .Mash the Dal well and set aside.
In a pan add in oil once it heats up add in Hing, Mustard Seeds, cumin Seeds, Fenugreek seeds ,Dry Red Chilli and Curry leaves and fry for a minute and then add in the chopped veggies. Cook till it is crisp and the switch off the flame.
In a pressure cooker with Dal add in the ground Masala and mix well, next add in the extracted tamarind water and Vegetables and mix well.
Next add in Salt and turmeric and mix well. Add water if required, Check for slat and spice and pressure cook for another one whistle, Once the pressure gets released by itself garnish with coriander leaves and serve.
Notes
Use Shallots instead of Onions for a nice flavour.
Sambar powder is not required for this recipe.
Any Vegetable of your choice can be used for this Sambar.
I used Carrot and Potato.
Serves good with Steamed Rice and Aviyal(Kerala Dish made with assorted vegetables cooked in a coconut masala).