Easy Madras Sambar Recipe (for 3–4 people)

What You Need:

Main Ingredients:

• Toor dal (Kandi pappu) – ½ cup
• Tamarind – small lemon-sized ball (soak in warm water)
• Divya Madras Sambar Powder – 2 to 3 spoons
• Turmeric Powder – ¼ spoon
• Vegetables – 1½ cups (like drumstick, brinjal, carrot, okra)
• Tomato – 1 (chopped)
• Onion – 1 (small pieces)
• Salt – as needed
• Water – as needed
• Coriander leaves – for decoration

For Seasoning (Tadka):

• Oil or ghee – 2 spoons
• Mustard seeds – ½ spoon
• Cumin seeds – ½ spoon
• Red chillies – 1 or 2
• Hing (asafoetida) – a pinch
• Curry leaves – few

How to Make It:

1. Cook the Dal
   • Wash toor dal and boil it in a cooker with 2 cups of water and turmeric.
   • Cook for 3–4 whistles until soft. Mash it and keep aside.
2. Boil the Veggies
   • In another pan, add chopped veggies, onion, tomato, and 1½ cups water.
   • Add a pinch of salt and cook until veggies become soft.
3. Add Tamarind & Spices
   • Squeeze soaked tamarind and add the juice to the pan.
   • Add 2–3 spoons of Divya Madras Sambar Powder.
   • Let it boil for 5 minutes.
4. Add Dal
   • Now add the cooked dal to the veggies.
   • Mix well and let it cook for 5–7 minutes on low flame.
5. Do the Tadka (Seasoning)
   • In a small pan, heat oil.
   • Add mustard seeds, cumin, red chillies, hing, and curry leaves.
   • When it splutters, pour it into the sambar.
6. Garnish & Serve
   • Add coriander leaves on top.
   • Serve hot with rice, idli, dosa, or vada!