"Discover the flavors of South India with our Sambar Masala. A perfect blend of lentils, coriander, cumin, and a selection of roasted spices, this masala is the heart of the iconic Sambar – a tangy vegetable stew. Whether you're pairing it with rice, idli, or dosa, our Sambar Masala will make your meals delightfully aromatic and flavorful."

Ready-Made Foods Using Sambar Masala

1. Sambar (Lentil-based Vegetable Stew)
2. Sambar Rice (Sambar Sadam)
3. Idli Sambar (Steamed Rice Cakes with Sambar)
4. Vada Sambar (Fried Lentil Dumplings in Sambar)
5. Sambar Masala Dosa (Crepes with Sambar Masala Filling)
6. Sambar Masala Stir-Fried Vegetables
7. Sambar Masala Omelette
8. Sambar Masala Flavored Pasta
9. Sambar Masala Roasted Snacks (like peanuts or chickpeas)
10. Sambar Soup

Detailed Recipes

Sambar (Lentil-based Vegetable Stew)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Toor dal (split pigeon peas)
• 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, drumsticks, pumpkin, eggplant, etc.), chopped
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2-3 tbsp Sambar Masala
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• Tamarind pulp, to taste
• Mustard seeds, curry leaves, and asafoetida (hing) for tempering
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp oil
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Cook Lentils: Rinse toor dal and cook with enough water until soft and mushy. Mash slightly.
2. Boil Vegetables: Add the chopped vegetables, onions, tomatoes, turmeric powder, and salt to the dal. Add water if needed and cook until the vegetables are tender.
3. Add Sambar Masala: Stir in the Sambar Masala and tamarind pulp. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
4. Tempering: In a small pan, heat oil, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and a pinch of asafoetida. Once the mustard seeds start to splutter, pour this over the sambar.
5. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot with rice, idli, or dosa.

Sambar Rice (Sambar Sadam)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice
• ½ cup Toor dal
• 1½ cups mixed vegetables (beans, carrots, peas, etc.)
• 2-3 tbsp Sambar Masala
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 tsp tamarind paste
• Mustard seeds, curry leaves for tempering
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook Rice and Lentils: Cook rice and toor dal together in a pressure cooker or pot until both are soft and mushy.
2. Cook Vegetables: In a pan, heat oil, add mustard seeds, and curry leaves. Add onions and sauté until translucent. Add chopped vegetables and tomatoes, and cook until they are soft.
3. Combine: Add the cooked rice and dal mixture to the vegetables. Add Sambar Masala, tamarind paste, and salt. Add water if needed to adjust the consistency.
4. Simmer: Let everything simmer together for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve: Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or a dollop of ghee.