Beetroot Sambar

Beetroot Sambar

Beetroot Sambhar

Beetroot sambar is a very tangy and spicy sambar, having a very strong colour and filled with the goodness of beetroot. This sambar can be served hot with rice or roti. Good source of iron.

What you need: 

• 2 beetroots (chopped into small cubes)                                 
•  ¾ cup toor dal

       
For Masala: 

• 1/2 tbsp rice   
• 1/2 tbsp coriander
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder           
• 4 tbsp grated coconut      
• 2 red chillies
• little tamarind

Method:

1. Pressure Cook dal with cut beetroots and curry leaves.
2. Masala: Heat little oil, fry rice, coriander seeds and chillies. 
3. When the rice turns whitish add coconut. Turn off the heat. Grind coarsely with tamarind.
4. When cooker is cooled down, add the masala, jaggery, salt. Add water to get the sambar consistency of your desire. Boil on a medium heat for 5-6 minutes. Turn off the heat. 
5. Season with hing and broken chilli. 
6. Serve hot with rice or roti.