Bhindi Sambar

250 g BhindiIt’s also called as lady’s finger or Okra. Cut it in to small round shapes.

1 OnionCut it in the shape of rings.

1 TomatoCut in to small pieces

1 tsp Mustard seeds

1 tsp Cumin seeds

2 tbsp Sesame oil

1 tsp Turmeric powder

2.50 tsp Sambar powderSambar Powder can be bought from the Indian store. You can look for Achi, Sri murugan or any other brand of Sambar powder.

125 g Toor daal / yellow lentils Sold at all Indian stores. You shall cook the daal in a pressure cooker.

1.50 tsp Salt According to the taste, one can add little less or more

1.50 tsp Tamarind pasteSold at the Indian store

Place a pan on the stove, add the sesame oil and heat it. Then season the mustard seeds and cumin seeds to it. When you hear the mustard seeds cracking sound, add the onions to it.

Once the onions turn in to light brown color, then add tomatoes and Bhindi. Sauté the Bhindi until it’s cooked and doesn’t have any strings come out while mixing all together.

Now add the turmeric powder, Sambar powder & salt to it.
How to cook toor daal :
When cooking toor daal in a pressure cooker, after the 1st whistle, you can lower the gas flame and leave it for another 12 minutes, so that the daal is completed cooked. Then switch of the gas stove and let it cool for about 10 minutes.

Add the cooked toor daal and the tamarind paste to it. Allow it to boil for about 10 minutes.

Once the Sambar powder blends well with bhindi, we shall switch off the stove. If you have some coriander leaves, you shall chop it finely & add to it to look colourful.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 5 tbsp

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 98

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.6g6%
Total Carbohydrate 12g4%

Sugars 1.5g
Protein 4.6g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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