Arachuvitta Sambar | Sambar with Fresh Ground Masala

Name: Arachuvitta Sambar | Sambar with Fresh Ground Masala
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 lemon size Tamarind; ½ cup Toor Dal; 10 nos Shallots / Baby Onions ((optional)); 1 nos Tomato (chopped); 1 nos Drumstick; 1 nos Carrot; 1 nos Potato; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1½ tsp Salt (adjust to your taste); 1 pinch Asafoetida (Asafetida / Hing); 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves (finely chopped); 1 tsp Oil; 2 tbsp Coriander Seeds; 1 tbsp Split Bengal Gram (Channa Dal / Kadalaparuppu); ½ tsp Peppercorns; ¼ tsp Fenugreek seeds; 6 nos Red Chili; ¼ cup Grated Coconut; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 slit Green Chili; 1 sprig Curry Leaves

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

Sambar is a staple food in Tamil Nadu. Though there are different variations of Sambar across the country, the Arachuvitta Sambar is very authentic. The samabar masala is freshly made and added to the sambar which brings the wholesome flavor, texture, consistency and taste. A dish which is so intrinsic to Tamil Nadu cuisine ! A Perfect mix for hot steaming Rice!

Updated at: Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:44:41 GMT