Arachuvitta Sambar

Name: Arachuvitta Sambar
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 is a delicious variation of sambar made with lentils, vegetables and freshly ground sambar masala prepared from roasted spices and coconut. This is a no onion, no garlic recipe.

Updated at: Sat, 22 Mar 2025 08:27:57 GMT