ROAD KADAI SAMBAR

Sambar is a classic South Indian lentil-based curry commonly served with idly, dosa, vada, rice or even pongal. It is made by cooking lentil until soft along with vegetables. Tamarind puree is then added, which gives the signature flavour for the sambar.

Sambar can be made with so many variations. Lentil and tamarind are the basic ingredients for sambar. But, the spices added to it differs, which gives each recipe its unique flavour and taste.

Road kadai sambar or street-style sambar is one of the most popular variety of sambar, which is commonly available at roadside eateries and small hotels in South India. It is made with very less ingredients, and has a subtle flavour to it. The consistency of this sambar is little watery compared to the regular sambar.

ABOUT THE RECIPE:

Regular sambar is made only with toor dhal. But, for this recipe toor dhal and moong dhal are added in equal proportions. Moong dhal acts as a thickening agent for this sambar. Also, this sambar is made with just onions and tomatoes. No other vegetables are usually added to this recipe.

INGREDIENTS FOR ROAD KADAI SAMBAR:

• TOOR DHAL – 1/2 CUP
• MOONG DHAL – 1/2 CUP
• TAMARIND – 1 LEMON SIZE
• SHALLOTS (PEELED) – 1 CUP
• TOMATO (MEDIUM SIZE/DICED) – 2 NOS.
• GREEN CHILLIES – 3 NOS.
• GARLIC (PEELED) – 10 NOS.
• TURMERIC POWDER – 1/2 TSP
• SALT – AS REQUIRED
• MUSTARD SEEDS – 1 TSP
• URID DHAL – 1 TSP
• DRY RED CHILLIES – 2 NOS.
• CURRY LEAVES – FOR GARNISHING
• OIL – 2 TBSP

PRE PREPARATION TO MAKE ROAD KADAI SAMBAR:

• Wash and soak toor dhal and moong dhal in water for about 20 minutes.
• Wash and soak 1 lemon size tamarind in warm water for 15 minutes and then extract the puree.

HOW TO MAKE ROAD KADAI SAMBAR:

• In a pressure cooker, drain the water and add the soaked moong dhal and toor dhal along with diced tomatoes, green chillies, garlic and turmeric powder.

• Add 2 cups of water to it. Mix everything well, cover it and cook it for 3 whistles.

• After 3 whistles, turn off the flame. Once the pressure is released completely, open the lid.

• Mash it completely using a potato masher, and keep it aside.

• Heat a kadai, and add 2 tbsp of oil to it. Once the oil is heated, add mustard seeds and urid dhal to it.

• Once the mustard seeds start to splatter, add the dry red chillies to it.

• Then add the peeled shallots to it. Also, add the salt to it and mix everything well. Cook it until the shallots turns soft.

• Once it turns to light golden brown in color or soft, add the mashed dhal mixture to it.

• Mix it and cook it on medium-high flame until it starts to boil.

• Once it starts to boil, add the tamarind puree to it.

• Mix it and let it boil completely for about 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, garnish it with curry leaves.

• Mix everything well, and turn off the flame.

YUMMY AND DELICIOUS ROAD KADAI SAMBAR IS READY.

SERVE IT WITH IDLY, DOSA, VADAI OR VEN PONGAL.

I HAD ROAD KADAI SAMBAR WITH ARISI UPMA.

ROAD KADAI SAMBAR

Recipe by foodpassion1513

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

30

minutes

Calories

150

kcal

Sambar is a classic South Indian lentil-based curry commonly served with idly, dosa, vada, rice or even pongal. It is made by cooking lentil until soft along with vegetables. Tamarind puree is then added, which gives the signature flavour for the sambar.
Sambar can be made with so many variations. Lentil and tamarind are the basic ingredients for sambar. But, the spices added to it differs, which gives each recipe its unique flavour and taste.
Road kadai sambar or street-style sambar is one of the most popular variety of sambar, which is commonly available at roadside eateries and small hotels in South India. It is made with very less ingredients, and has a subtle flavour to it. The consistency of this sambar is little watery compared to the regular sambar.

Ingredients

• TOOR DHAL – 1/2 CUP

• MOONG DHAL – 1/2 CUP

• TAMARIND – 1 LEMON SIZE

• SHALLOTS (PEELED) – 1 CUP

• TOMATO (MEDIUM SIZE/DICED) – 2 NOS.

• GREEN CHILLIES – 3 NOS.

• GARLIC (PEELED) – 10 NOS.

• TURMERIC POWDER – 1/2 TSP

• SALT – AS REQUIRED

• MUSTARD SEEDS – 1 TSP

• URID DHAL – 1 TSP

• DRY RED CHILLIES – 2 NOS.

• CURRY LEAVES – FOR GARNISHING

• OIL – 2 TBSP

Directions

• PRE PREPARATION TO MAKE ROAD KADAI SAMBAR:
• Wash and soak toor dhal and moong dhal in water for about 20 minutes.
• Wash and soak 1 lemon size tamarind in warm water for 15 minutes and then extract the puree.
• HOW TO MAKE ROAD KADAI SAMBAR:
• In a pressure cooker, drain the water and add the soaked moong dhal and toor dhal along with diced tomatoes, green chillies, garlic and turmeric powder.
• Add 2 cups of water to it. Mix everything well, cover it and cook it for 3 whistles.
• After 3 whistles, turn off the flame. Once the pressure is released completely, open the lid.
• Mash it completely using a potato masher, and keep it aside.
• Heat a kadai, and add 2 tbsp of oil to it. Once the oil is heated, add mustard seeds and urid dhal to it.
• Once the mustard seeds start to splatter, add the dry red chillies to it.
• Then add the peeled shallots to it. Also, add the salt to it and mix everything well. Cook it until the shallots turns soft.
• Once it turns to light golden brown in color or soft, add the mashed dhal mixture to it.
• Mix it and cook it on medium-high flame until it starts to boil.
• Once it starts to boil, add the tamarind puree to it.
• Mix it and let it boil completely for about 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, garnish it with curry leaves.
• Mix everything well, and turn off the flame.
• YUMMY AND DELICIOUS ROAD KADAI SAMBAR IS READY.