WASH WELL AND FINE CHOP
Methi leaves might contain sand so always wash well and trim. I finely chop them. You can chop according to your taste.
WHAT KIND OF DAL CAN I USE FOR Vendhaya keerai sambhar?
I have used toor dal, instead, you can use a mix of toor dal, masoor dal, and moong dal. soaking dal is optional but it helps for faster cooking.
CAN I SKIP SHALLOTS and onion?
For the best flavorful Methi leaves sambar use shallots. You can skip it but the flavor might vary.
Can I increase tamarind and reduce tomato?
Tomato sourness goes well with methi flavor so I prefer adding more tomato and less tamarind. If you are increasing tamarind adjust tomatoes accordingly.
Can I fine-chop tomatoes?
Yes grinding tomatoes is optional instead you finely chop them
IS THIS SPICY ANDHRA Methi DAL?
I have used sambar powder and green chilli but my version of sambar is not spicy. Adjust the spice according to your taste.
CAN I USE ANY OTHER OIL?
Yes, you can use the oil of your choice but peanut oil gives the best flavor.
Best side dish for sambar
Poriyal or varuval or chips or vadam
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Vendhaya keerai recipes
Ingredients
Soak and pressure cook
1/2 cup toor dal 1+1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 2 green chilli 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 cup onion
Grind
2 big tomatoes 5 grams of tamarind
Temper
1/2 tablespoon peanut oil 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds fenugreek seeds few 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
Vendhaya keerai sambhar
15 small onions curry leaves few 2 teaspoon sambar powder required salt 1 cup finely chopped methi leaves water pinch of salt 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
How to make methi sambar with step-by-step pictures
First, wash and soak toor dal for 30 minutes
Transfer the soaked dal to a pressure cooker Furthermore add turmeric powder, sesame oil, onion, water, and green chilli
Pressure cook for 5 whistles
Grind tomatoes and tamarind; keep aside
Add oil to a wide heavy bottomed pan and heat
When the oil turns hot, add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and cumin seeds; splutter
Add small onion and curry leaves; mix well and saute till onion turns translucent
Furthermore, add ground tomatoes; saute for 2 minutes
Add water, sambar powder, and required salt; mix well and boil for 8-10 minutes
Furthermore, add cooked dal; quickly mix
Add methi leaves and sugar; mix well and cook for 6 minutes
Finally, add sesame oil; boil for 1 minute and turn off the stove
