Instant sambar without dal /Thakkali sambar for idli and dosa
Ingredients
- To grind:
Tomatoes - 3-4 tomatoes
coconut scrapped - 1/2 cup(keep 1 tbsp separately to add to gravy)
(Sombu)Fennel seeds - 3 tsp
Cinnamon - 1 small piece
cloves - 6-7
Garlic cloves - 4-5(pieces)
Roasted gram -3 tbsp
For tadka:
Oil - 1tbsp
Mustard seeds and urad combined -1 tsp
Small onions - 1/4 cup ,Curry leaves - a few
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Curry masala powder - 2 tsp
Grated coconut(optional)- 1tbsp
Chilli powder - 2 tsp
coriander leaves - chopped
Instructions
- In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and add the mustard seeds and urad dal. Allow them to splutter.2.Add the small onions and curry leaves to the pan. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.3.In the meantime, grind the tomatoes, 1/2 cup of scraped coconut, fennel seeds, cinnamon, cloves, garlic cloves, and roasted gram to a smooth paste. Keep 1 tablespoon of coconut aside for later use.4.Add the ground paste to the pan with onions and curry leaves. Stir well.5.Add salt, turmeric powder, curry masala powder, and chili powder to the mixture. Mix everything together.6.Pour water as per desired consistency. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.7.Reduce the heat and let it simmer for around 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.8.If desired, sprinkle the grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves on top for garnishing.9.Serve the tomato coconut sambar gravy hot with idli, dosa.
