Hi Supermoms,
During a recent conversation with my son, I realised how much my little blog helps in cooking everyday recipes. It made me so happy. Now that he is on his own and cooking for himself and his friends, he refers more to my blog and YouTube channel.
While casually talking, he mentioned that I haven't yet updated the basic everyday Vengaya Sambar or the Onion Sambar recipe. I have earlier shared the Arachuvitta Onion Sambar recipe where fresh sambar masala is ground . Do check out and try the recipe if you haven't already.
The onion sambar recipe that I am sharing today is the simple one that I have taught my husband and kids. Whenever I am out of town or not in the mood to cook, my family takes over the kitchen and makes this sambar. It is Raghu's favourite sambar to cook as well as eat 😁.
The flavour of onions dominate the sambar and make it so tasty. A must try!
Vengaya Sambar/Onion Sambar by Masterchefmom
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time : 20 minutes
Serves : 4-6
1 cup = 250 ml cup
Ingredients :
2 onions (thinly sliced)
1-2 tomatoes (roughly chopped)
gooseberry size tamarind ( soak in 1/2 cup warm water and extract the juice, dilute with another cup of water)
1 /2 cup toor dal/arhar dal/pigeon peas (cooked with 1/8 tsp turmeric powder and mashed well )
2 & 1/2 teaspoon sambar powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
pinch of asafoetida(optional)
salt to taste
To temper :
2 teaspoon sesame oil
3/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
For garnish (optional):
handful of cilantro/kothamalli/ coriander leaves ( finely chopped)
Curry leaves
Sesame oil
Important Note : Do watch me make this tasty Onion Sambar recipe for extra cooking tips and tricks.
Method:
1. Heat a heavy bottom vessel or kadai with oil and temper with ingredients given for the same.
2. Add the sliced onions and chopped tomatoes.
3. Add turmeric powder, salt and allow them to cook for a few minutes till the tomatoes are slightly mushy.
4. Add the sambar powder and mix well.
5. Now add the tamarind juice and adjust water quantity .
6. Allow it to cook for five minutes and then add the cooked tuvar dal.
7. Allow the sambar to simmer over low flame for at least fifteen to twenty minutes.
8. Switch off and add a teaspoon of sesame oil for extra flavour( optional step)
Your delicious Vengaya Sambar is now ready to be served for lunch along with rice or along with idli or dosa.
Do try and share your feedback with me.
Happy Cooking!
With love,
Masterchefmom
