Tomato Sambar | Thakkali Sambar | Masterchefmom

Hi Supermoms,

You all know my love for a good sambar. 

And being a South Indian, sambar is almost a daily affair in my kitchen. 

Today I am sharing a simple and delicious sambar recipe that everyone can try easily at home and believe me, it is so tasty 😋.

You can use homemade sambar podi/powder or store bought sambar powder to make this sambar. If you do not have any vegetables except tomatoes in your fridge, this recipe is a great option. 

All you need is some steaming hot rice, ghee and potato wafers/chips , vadams or appalam.  Soul satisfying meal will be ready within minutes. 

I have shared the video of making this quick, easy, simple and super tasty tomato sambar . You can check out the recipe video below :

Tomato Sambar Recipe : 

Ingredients:

6 tomatoes (roughly chopped)

1/8 tsp turmeric powder

2.5 tsp sambar podi

2 tsp tamarind paste

1/2 cup toor dal/arhar dal/pigeon peas

Salt to taste

For Tempering:

1 tbsp sesame oil

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1 sprig curry leaves

For Garnish:

1 sprig curry leaves

1 tsp sesame oil 

Method:

Heat a pan and add sesame oil

Add mustard seeds, curry leaves, tomatoes and mix well.

Add turmeric powder, salt and mix again.

Add 2.5 cups of water (adjust), cover and cook for 12-15 minutes over low flame.

Now add 2.5 tsp of Sambar Powder ( adjust according to spice preference) and mix well.

Add 2 tsp tamarind paste or extract tamarind juice by soaking a small lemon size tamarind in 1/2 cup warm water. 

Add cooked and mashed toor dal/arhar dal/pigeon peas . Adjust water quantity according to the consistency of sambar you prefer.

Allow the mixture to cook over low flame for another 12-15 minutes and switch off.

Chef tip: You can garnish with curry leaves and/or coriander leaves if you like. You can even add a teaspoon of ghee or sesame oil just before you switch off. 

Your super delicious tomato sambar is now ready to be served!!! A must try! 

Serve it along with idli/dosa or rice, they taste so amazing!

Do try it out for your family and share your feedback with me.

Happy Cooking!

With love,

Masterchefmom

P.S:You can try my other sambar recipes too.