Ganguly Sambar
by Mathivanan Devadoss
30 Aug 2011
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A deliciously flavoured south indian delicacy made using toovar dal and flavoured with tangy tamarind and spices.
Ganguly Sambar recipe - How to make Ganguly Sambar
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Makes 8 servings
300 gms toovar (arhar) dal
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
2 drumsticks
250 gms shallots (madras onions)
1/2 cup tamarind water
5 gms curry leaves (kadi patta)
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania) leaves
250 gms chopped tomatoes
2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
5 whole dry kashmiri red chillies
100 ml oil
10 gms jaggery (gur)
salt to taste
To Be Blended Into The Masala Powder
40 gms fried whole dry kashmiri red chillies
70 gms fried coriander (dhania) seeds
20 gms fried cumin seeds (jeera)
5 gms fried fenugreek (methi) seeds
20 gms fried curry leaves (kadi patta)
20 gms asafoetida (hing)
10 gms fried moong dal (split yellow dal)
Method
- Method
- Boil the dal along with turmeric in enough water, till 3/4th cooked.
- Add the drumsticks, 1/2 of the onions and curry leaves and boil till the dal is completely cooked. Keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a deep pan and add the mustard seeds, red chillies and curry leaves.
- When the seeds crackle, add the 1/2 of the onions, tomatoes and tamarind water, mix well and bring to boil.
- Add the powdered masala and salt and mix well.
- Add the jaggery, mix well and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Serve hot garnished with coriander.
- Serve hot.
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