🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Thanjavur Rural Pantry Sambhar Powder Urad

Name: Thanjavur Rural Pantry Sambhar Powder Urad
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 49 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1, finely chopped Onion; 2, chopped Tomato; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1 cup, rinsed Urad Dal; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Thanjavur Rural cooking — Thanjavur Rural Pantry Sambhar Powder Urad brings a sambhar powder touch with a classic dalcha finish. About 49 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 24 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

Onion1, finely chopped
Tomato2, chopped
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Urad Dal1 cup, rinsed
Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit

Instructions

1
Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.
2
Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.
3
Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.
4
Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.
5
Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.
6
Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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