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Radish-Greens Sambar

| March 16, 2013 Comment

radish-greens sambar

Radish-Greens Sambar is a delicious South Indian soup that’s also healthy. The red lentils provide a lot of protein, while the radish and greens fiber and other vitamins. This sambar goes well with plain rice or idli and dosa.

Servings: 3-4
Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup moong dal (split yellow moong beans)
  • 1 cup radish, cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 up radish greens or spinach, chopped fine
  • 1/2 cup onions, cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 1/2 tsp sambar powder (store-bought like 777 brand or home-made)
  • 1 tsp tamarind paste
  • Salt to taste

For Seasoning

  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • Asafoetida powder, a pinch
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 5-6 curry leaves

Preparation

  1. Cook the moong dal in the pressure cooker with 1 cup of water and some turmeric powder for about 3 whistles.
  2. While the dal is cooking, heat 1 tsp oil in a deep saucepan. Add onions and saute for a minute or two.
  3. Add the radish and greens along with 2 cups of water and some salt and turmeric. Cover and cook on medium heat until the radish and onions are semi-cooked.
  4. Add the tamarind and cook for 2-3 minutes until the veggies are soft.
  5. Add the sambar powder and boil for 2 minutes until the raw flavor of the powder is gone.
  6. Mash the cooked dal and add to the veggies and remove from heat.
  7. Heat oil in a small pan for seasoning. Add hing and mustard seeds. As the seeds start to pop, add the curry leaves, and add this seasoning to the radish-greens sambar.
  8. Place the sambar back on the heat and let it come to a boil.
  9. Serve the radish-greens sambar hot with rice and pappadums.

Category: Dals and Soups - Members, Vegan Dals and Soups - Members

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