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Zero Oil Sambar (sambar made in zero oil, needed just for tempering)

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Zero Oil Sambar (sambar made in zero oil, needed just for tempering)

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :20 Min

Cook Time : 33 Min

Total Time : 53 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • Ingredients for Dal:- 1 cup arhar dal (toor dal)
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 1 small potato (chopped)
  • 1 small brinjal (chopped)
  • 1 small carrot (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup red pumpkin (chopped)
  • 4-5 french beans finely chopped, cut into 4 pieces each)
  • For Tempering:- 1 tbsp tamarind paste (imli)
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seed
  • 5 – 6 curry leaves
  • 2 – 3 dry red chilli
  • 2 tbsp sambar powder
  • A pinch of asafoetida (heeng, 1 pinch only)
  • Salt approximately 1/4 teaspoon
  • 9 cups of water

Directions

  • Wash and soak dal for 1/2 an hour. Drain the water.
  • Add 8 cups of water, salt and turmeric powder. Microwave in a microwave safe bowl at 100% power for 15 mins. Allow to stand (covered) for 10 mins.
  • Microwave oil at 100% power for 30 secs in a separate microwave safe bowl.
  • Add mustard seeds, curry leaves, red chillies, and asafoetida and chopped onions. Microwave at 100% power for 2 mins.
  • Add remaining chopped vegetables and 1 cup of water. Microwave (covered) at 100% power for 10 mins.
  • Mix these cooked vegetables with the cooked dal.
  • Add sambar powder and tamarind paste. Microwave covered at 100% power for 5 mins.
  • Allow to stand for 5 mins.
  • Serve with idli, vada, boiled rice or dosa (anything of your choice)
Ramit Ghai

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