Tiffin Sambar | Moong Dal Sambar
Tiffin Sambar or Moong Dal Sambar is a flavorful version made with Moong Dal and usually paired with Pongal, dosa or Idli
Servings: 4
Calories:
Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml
Ingredients
- Moong dal – 1 cup
- Onion – 1
- Tomato – 1
- Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
- Salt as needed
- Sambar powder – 2 tsp
- Chilli powder – 1 tsp
- Coriander leaves to garnish
To Temper :
- Oil/Ghee – 1 tbsp
- Hing / Asafoetida a generous pinch
- Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
- Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
- Dry Red Chilli - 2
- Green Chilli – 1
- Curry Leaves – 1 spring
Instructions
- In a pressure cooker add in the Moong dal along with Onion, tomato and the required water .Cook for about 4 whistles in Medium flame or till it is done.
- Once the pressure is completely released open the cooker and mash it well.
- Add in Sambar powder, Chilli powder, Turmeric powder and salt add little water if it is too thick and mix well .Heat a pan with oil. To this add Mustard Seeds, Cumin seeds and hing.
- Next add in Dry Red Chili and Curry Leaves .Let tit splutter and then add in the Dal mixture. Give a good mix and check for salt and spice add it anything is less. Let it cook for 5 mins in a medium flame. When it starts boiling switch off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves.
Notes
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