Authentic South Indian Sambhar

Ingredients:

• Toor dal – 1 cup

• Tamarind pulp – 2 tbsp

• Mixed vegetables (carrot, drumstick, brinjal, etc.) – 1.5 cups

• Tomato – 1 chopped

• Sachi Sambhar Masala – 2 tbsp

• Turmeric – ½ tsp

• Mustard seeds – 1 tsp

• Curry leaves – 8-10

• Dried red chillies – 2

• Hing (asafoetida) – a pinch

• Salt – to taste

• Oil – 2 tbsp

• Water – as needed

🔥 Instructions:

1. Pressure cook toor dal with turmeric and mash well.

2. In a pot, boil vegetables with tamarind pulp and salt.

3. Add mashed dal and Sachi Sambhar Masala. Let it simmer.

4. In a pan, heat oil, splutter mustard seeds, add curry leaves, red chillies, and hing — pour the tadka over sambhar.

5. Serve hot with idli, dosa, or rice!

✨ Sachi Tip: A pinch of jaggery adds balance to the tanginess.