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Thanjavur Home-Style Matar Sambar
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Thanjavur Home-Style Matar Sambar

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Thanjavur cooking — Thanjavur Home-Style Matar Sambar brings a walnut touch with a classic sambar finish. About 47 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 22 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Green Peas250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.

  4. 4

    Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.

  5. 5

    Simmer covered until tender.

Chef's tip

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

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