Sambar (Bitter Gourd, Radishes & Ground Spices)
There is the simple Sambar (pronounced Saambaar) which has become such a popular dish all over India. Besides being a tasty, aromatic sauce/stew with vegetables, it is wonderfully healthy.
But this Sambar here is a sort of exotic, gourmet Sambar, if you will. You use unusual vegetables and freshly grounded spices. However, the finished product is amazing. For one who relishes the Food and Spices of India, this will be a lovely variation of the traditional, plain Sambar.This dish will taste great with a lot of main dishes.
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Asafoetida (Hing), Bitter Guord, Cayenne Pepper, Channa Dahl, Coconut, Coriander, Curry Leaves, Daikon, Mustard Seeds, Red Chillies, Red Radish, ~Rice, ~Tamarind, Toor Dahl, Turmeric
Sambar (Bitter Gourd, Radishes & Ground Spices)
Serves | 4 - 6 |
Prep time | 20 minutes |
Cook time | 20 minutes |
Total time | 40 minutes |
Dietary | Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian |
Meal type | Indian Gravy, Side Dish |
Misc | Freezable, Gourmet, Pre-preparable, Serve Hot |
Region | Indian |
Ingredients
- 1 cup Toor Dahl
- 4 cups White Radish (Daikon) (radish, peeled & cut. Vegetable available in Indian and Chinese Grocery Stores)
- 2 bunches Red Radish (washed, trimmed and each cut into two)
- 2 Small Bitter Gourd
- 4 tablespoons Cooking Oil (Olive, Avocado, Canola, Sesame or other Oil)
- 2 tablespoons Coriander Seeds
- 2 tablespoons Channa Dahl
- 2 - 4 Whole, Dried Red Chilies (Cayenne) (2 if large chillies, 3 to 4 if small chillies, depending upon how hot you want it)
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Asafoetida (Hing)
- 2 teaspoons Turmeric Powder
- 3 pieces Fresh Coconut (each about 2x2 inch piece)
- 1 - 2 tablespoon Tamarind Paste
- 2 - 3 teaspoons Salt
- 6 - 8 cups Water
Optional
- 8 - 10 leaves Curry Leaves