How to make Onion Sambar Prep time -under 15 mins Cook time -under 30 mins Yields – 3 -3 1/2 cups of sambar Ingredients needed Pearl Onions -1/2 cup (cut it into 2 if they are big) Tur dal – 1/3 cup Turmeric powder – a pinch Tamarind – small gooseberry sized ball Salt -1 tbsp flat rock salt (use less if using table salt or iodized salt) For the paste Oil – 1 tsp Coriander seeds – 2 1/2 tsp Bengal gram dal/ channa dal/kadalai paruppu – 1 1/2 tsp Red chillies -4 Raw rice – 1 tsp Grated Coconut -2 1/2 tbsp For the seasoning Oil – 2 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds – 1/4 tsp Curry leaves – few Preparation
So now all the 3 things are kept ready. We will start preparing the Arachu vitta onion sambar. Method
You can serve with any vegetable curry but personally we love onion arachuvitta sambar with potato roast. Note – you can use any onions.(big ones or shallots). If using big onions, thinly slice lengthwise. Raw rice is used for thickening. Check out more South Indian Sambar Recipes Read More
