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Jalandhar Special Suran Sambar
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Jalandhar Special Suran Sambar

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Jalandhar cooking — Jalandhar Special Suran Sambar brings a thalassery touch with a classic sambar finish. About 48 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 23 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Yam250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Quick Sambar Recipe in Cooker - 15 Mins | Multipurpose South Indian Veggie Sambar - Homemade Powder · on YouTube