Manjal Poosanikai Sambar Recipe (Yellow Pumpkin in Toor Dal Recipe)
The Manjal Poosanikai (Pumpkin) Sambar recipe is a simple nutrition packed sambar and is a staple at home. The yellow pumpkin also known as Manjal Poosanikai adds to the subtle sweetness of this sambar recipe making it even more delectable to the palate.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
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1 cup Arhar dal (Split Toor Dal)
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500 grams Kaddu (Parangikai/ Pumpkin)
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150 grams Pearl onions (Sambar Onions)
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1-1/2 cup Tamarind Water
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2 teaspoons Sambar Powder
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1/2 teaspoon Sugar
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optional
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Salt
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to taste
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4 sprig Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
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freshly chopped
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Ingredients for Seasoning
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1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)
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1 sprig Curry leaves
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2 Dry Red Chillies
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Oil
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for seasoning
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Pumpkin Sambar recipe, we will first cook the dal and get the tamarind water ready
Step 2
Cook the toor dal n 2 cups of water, until soft and mushy
Step 3
Once cooked, whisk and mash the dal and keep aside
Step 4
Make the tamarind water according to the instructions: How to Make Tamarind Water Into a pressure cooker, add in the tamarind water, onions, yellow pumpkin, salt and sambar powder
Step 5
Give the ingredients a stir and cover the pressure cooker with the weight on
Step 6
Pressure cook the sambar mixture for 2 whistles and turn off the heat
Step 7
Allow the pressure to release itself naturally
Step 8
Once the pressure has released, open the cooker and stir in the cooked toor dal
Step 9
Check for salt and sambar powder levels and adjust to suit your taste
Step 10
Place the sambar mixture on medium heat and give it a brisk boil
Step 11
While the sambar is boiling, we will prepare the seasoning