Authentic Sambar Recipe with Aachiamma’s Sambar Powder

Sambar is a quintessential South Indian dish that brings comfort and flavor to every meal. With Aachiamma’s Sambar Powder, you can create a perfectly spiced, aromatic, and delicious sambar to enjoy with rice, idli, dosa, or vada. Follow this simple yet traditional recipe to bring home the authentic taste of South India.

Ingredients:

For the Sambar:

• 1 cup toor dal (pigeon peas)
• 4 cups water
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• ½ cup vegetables (carrot, drumstick, brinjal, beans, etc.)
• 2 tbsp tamarind pulp
• 2 tsp Aachiamma’s Sambar Powder
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp jaggery (optional, for balance)

For Tempering (Tadka):

• 2 tbsp gingelly oil (or any cooking oil)
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 dried red chilies
• 10-12 curry leaves
• 1 pinch asafoetida (hing)

Instructions:

Step 1: Cook the Dal

1. Wash and soak toor dal for 15 minutes.
2. Pressure cook with 2 cups water and turmeric powder for 3-4 whistles or until soft.
3. Mash the cooked dal and keep it aside.

Step 2: Cook the Vegetables

1. In a pot, heat 2 cups water and add chopped vegetables, onions, and tomatoes.
2. Cook until vegetables are soft.
3. Add tamarind pulp and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 3: Add Sambar Powder & Dal

1. Add Aachiamma’s Sambar Powder, salt, and jaggery (if using).
2. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add the mashed toor dal and mix well.
4. Simmer for another 5-7 minutes until the flavors blend.

Step 4: Prepare the Tempering (Tadka)

1. In a small pan, heat gingelly oil.
2. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
3. Add cumin seeds, red chilies, curry leaves, and asafoetida.
4. Pour the tempering over the sambar and mix well.

Step 5: Serve & Enjoy

• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with steamed rice, idli, dosa, or vada.

Why Use Aachiamma’s Sambar Powder?

Aachiamma’s Sambar Powder is made with a perfect blend of roasted spices, ensuring a rich aroma, balanced spice levels, and authentic South Indian taste. This ready-to-use spice mix simplifies your cooking while keeping the traditional flavors intact.