Sambar Sadam Pressure Cooker Sambar Rice Recipes

SAMBAR SADAM | PRESSURE COOKER SAMBAR RICE

Steps:

• First wash and set aside 1 cup raw rice & 1/2 cup toor dal. In a pressure cooker heat 1 tsp oil and add 1 large onion chopped along with 1 medium tomato chopped and 5-6 garlic cloves. Fry for 3-4 mins.
• Next add 1 cup chopped mixed vegetables. Fry for a couple of minutes.
• Add 2 tsp sambar powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/4 tsp asafoetida, few fresh curry leaves. Fry for a couple of minutes until there is no raw smell from powders.
• Now add washed rice and dal.
• Fry for 3-4 mins on low flame.
• Add 4 cups water along with salt as needed.
• Next add 1 tsp thick tamarind extract. Mix well.
• Pressure cook for 5-6 whistles on medium flame. The rice and dal should be cooked well without any water remaining.
• Gently mash the rice and dal.
• Meanwhile in a small pan heat 2 tsp ghee/oil. Add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 1/4 tsp asafoetida and few fresh curry leaves. As they begin to crackle, add 6-8 shallots finely chopped.
• Fry until the shallots are golden brown. Remove from heat.
• If the rice tightens or becomes thick, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water and mix well.
• Add 2-3 stalks of fresh coriander leaves roughly torn. Mix well.
• Finally add the prepared tempering.
• Serve hot immediately with any side dish of your choice from chips, fry or roast or fryums.