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Kanchipuram Special Spring Onion Sambar
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kanchipuram Special Spring Onion Sambar

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kanchipuram cooking — Kanchipuram Special Spring Onion Sambar brings a lasooni touch with a classic sambar finish. About 41 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 16 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Hard

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Garlic10 cloves
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Spring Onions250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Assemble spices and chop vegetables before lighting the stove.

  2. 2

    Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies in oil.

  3. 3

    Add onion and green chili; saute until soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in the main ingredient and powdered spices.

  5. 5

    Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until done.

  6. 6

    Squeeze lemon or fold in coconut if the style calls for it.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Kumbakonam Samayal - Special Onion Sambar - கும்பகோணம் சமையல் - கும்பகோணம் ஸ்பெஷல் வெங்காய சாம்பார் · on YouTube