Fried sambar | Manathakalli Vathal Sambar

A small variation in the preparation of a Sambar can make much difference in the taste / flavor. In Manathakalli Vathal Sambar (Fried Sambar) we fry the Sambar powder in the oil first instead of adding the sambar powder in the last as we do in the conventional Sambar. Fried Sambar powder gives a different taste to the Sambar. I hope you and your family will like this sambar.

Preparation Time	-
Cooking Time	20 mins
Servings	3-4 people

Fried sambar | Manathakalli Vathal Sambar

Ingredients:

Thoor Dhal	1/2 cup
Sambar Powder	1 tablespoon
Tamarind	1 Goosberry size
Salt	To Taste
Manathakkali vathal (or) Sundaikai vathal	2 tablespoon
Ghee	2 tablespoon
Oil	1 Tablespoon
Curry Leaves	Few
Mustard Seeds	1 Teaspoon
Asafoetida	a Pinch

For Seasoning:

Oil	1 Tablespoon
Curry Leaves	Few
Mustard Seeds	1 Teaspoon
Asafoetida	a Pinch

Fried sambar | Manathakalli Vathal Sambar

Method

Cook Thoor dhal with a pinch of Turmeric powder in pressure cooker till soft.

Extract the tamarind juice and keep it ready

Add the ghee in the pan and heat the same

Once the Ghee is hot, add the Manathakkali Vathal / Sundakkai Vathal and fry the same.

Take the fried manathakkali kai vathal / Sundakkai vathal in a bowl and keep it aside.

Top up the Oil / Ghee if required to fry the sambar powder. Add the Sambar powder and fry the sambar powder till the color change to brown. Don't let the Sambar Powder burn.

Add the tamarind juce and keep the flame as medium. Add the salt. Let the mixture boil in a medium flame till raw sambar powder smell go away. It may take upto 10 mins.

Add the thoor dhal and mix well. Keep it in medium flame till the mixture starts boiling.

Finally add the fried Manathakkali Vathal / Sundakkai vathal and switch off the flame. Finally prepare the seasoning and add it to sambar. The Sambar is ready to serve.