Bhindi/Ladyfingers Sambhar

 

This sambhar is just perfect for an afternoon meal on a rainy day. Made with easily available ingredients, this dish is delicious and easy to prepare!

What you need:

• 12 ladyfingers (chopped to 1 & 1/2 inches pieces)

• 1 tsp urad dal

• 3 red long chillies 

• 1/2 cup coconut 

• 1 tsp tamarind paste

• 1 tsp jaggery

• Salt to taste

For seasoning:

• 1 tbsp oil

• 1/2 tsp mustard

• Few curry leaves 

Method:

• Heat 1/2 tsp oil in a pan. Fry the urad dal and red chillies till they give out an aroma. Grind finely along with coconut to form a fine paste. 

• Meanwhile in 2 cups of water, add the chopped ladyfingers, tamarind paste, jaggery and salt. Cook the vegetables until it turns soft.

• Take a pan and heat the remaining oil. Add mustard and curry leaves. Add the masala paste. Stir for 2-3 minutes. Pour it over the cooked vegetable mixture. Check the salt. Mix well.

• Serve hot with rice and pickle.