Arachuvitta Sambar Recipe

Name: Arachuvitta Sambar Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: ½ cup pigeon pea lentils ((tur dal or arhar dal) - 110 grams); 2 cups water (- for pressure cooking); ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder ((ground turmeric)); ½ teaspoon oil (- optional); 2 drumsticks; 250 grams ash gourd ((white pumpkin) or about 1 cup of diced ash gourd); 1 carrot (- medium to large ); 3 to 4 shallots (or 1 medium size onion - optional); 2 tablespoons sesame oil ((gingelly oil)); 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 2 dried red chilies; 1 sprig curry leaves (or 12 to 15 curry leaves); 1 pinch of asafoetida ((hing)); 1 to 1.5 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 to 5 dried red chillies; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds; 1 teaspoon chana dal ((husked and split Bengal gram)); ½ teaspoon black peppercorns; 2 teaspoons sesame oil ((gingelly oil)); 4 tablespoons fresh grated coconut; 5 to 6 tablespoons water (- for grinding); 1.5 tablespoons tightly packed tamarind (- seedless); ½ cup hot water

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:45min

Arachuvitta Sambar recipe is a delicious variation of sambar made with lentils, vegetables and freshly ground sambar masala that is prepared from roasted spices and coconut. This paste made from the fragrant roasted spices and fresh coconut transforms the flavor of this sambar to a whole new level. This no onion, no garlic recipe is best served with steamed rice.

Updated at: Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:38:42 GMT