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Mullangi Sambar

Team AckoFeb 8, 2024

Mullangi Sambar is a delicious dish, which goes well with rice and is a great accompaniment for idlis as well. Radish or mullangi is good for health and is high on vitamins

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    Ingredients to make Mullangi Sambar:

    ½ cup toovar (arhar) dal, ½ tsp turmeric powder (haldi), ½ tsp asafoetida (hing), 2 tbsp oil, ½ cup roughly chopped onions, ½ cup roughly chopped tomatoes, 1½ cups radish (mooli) slices, 2 tbsp tamarind (imli) water, 5 tsp sambhar masala, 1 tsp chili powder, salt to taste, ½ tsp mustard seeds (rai/sarson), 1 tsp urad dal (split black lentils), 8 curry leaves (kadi patta), 2 whole dry Kashmiri red chiles broken into pieces, 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

    Steps to make Mullangi Sambar:

    1. Combine the dal, turmeric powder, asafoetida and 1 cup of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.

    2. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.

    3. Whisk the dal well and keep aside.

    4. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions, tomatoes and radish and sauté on a medium flame for 3 minutes.

    5. Add ½ cup of water and mix well. Cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 6 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

    6. Add the whisked dal, tamarind water, chilli powder, salt and 2 cups of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.

    7. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of oil in a small non-stick pan, add the mustard seeds and urad dal and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.

    8. Add the curry leaves and kashmiri red chillies and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.

    9. Pour the tempering and coriander over the prepared sambar and mix well.

    Serve hot with rice, stir fry, and papads.

    Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only, based on industry experience and secondary sources. It is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified expert for health or insurance-related decisions. Content is subject to change, refer to current policy wordings for specific ACKO details.

     

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