Sunday, May 3, 2009

Arachuvitta Sambhar

We are great fans of Saravana Bhavan Sambhar. But ever since i tried Suganya's Sambhar, we both liked it a lot, and iam sure, now Saravana Bhavan Sambhar had taken a backseat. I even enjoy preparing this sambhar, as it just takes very less time. Peeling the shallot's/ Madras Onion's is one small job here. This is best with Idli, Dosa's and Vada's. you can check Suganya's recipe. I have modified the quantity of ingredient's and the preparation method according to my way. i assure you, this is a Fool Proof one.

Araichivitta Sambhar for Idli, Dosa and Vadai




Arachuvitta Sambhar Recipe

Prep Time15 mins 
Cooking Time: 25 mins  
Serves2
Recipe CuisineIndian
Recipe TypeBreakfast

Ingredients:



Araichivitta Sambhar for Idli, Dosa and Vadai

Take half cup of Toor Dal and a fist full of Moong Dal and Pressure cook them until 4-5 whistles. till they are fully cooked and become mushy, when mashed.

10-15 shallot's/ Chinna Vengayam
and Keep them aside.
* Have a small lemon size of Tamarind soaked in a cup of warm water. soak for at least 5 minute's.
* Heat a Pan, Fry the Following by adding one by one in the same order. it takes 2 minute's.

  • Corriander Seed's / Dhania - 1 tsp
  • Chana Dal / Kadala Paruppu - 1 tsp
  • Raw Rice / Arisi - 1 tsp
  • Cumin / Seeragam - 1/2 tsp
  • Fenugreek / Vendhayam - 1/4 tsp
  • Dry Red Chilli / Kanja Milagaai - 3 no.
  • Grated Coconut / Thuruviya Thengaai - 1 tbsp
Grind them into a dry powder.


* Add 3 shallot's and half of a tomato to the above Grounded powder and add 2 tbsp of water and grind them into a thick paste. Keep them aside.

* In a Pan / Kadaai, Heat 2 tsp of oil, add 1 tsp mustard, 1/4 tsp Fenugreek, 1 tsp Urad Dal, 1/4 tsp Asafoetida powder, 2 Dry Red chilli's and 10 curry leaves.

* Now add the remaining 12 shallot's, and saute them, till they are semi-cooked. add a chopped tomato and saute along with shallot's. Now add the Grinded paste and add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and saute them for a minute, till the raw smell of onion's and masala's goes off.

* Add the Mashed Toor and Moong Dal mix to the Pan/ Kadaai. mix well with the masala's.

* Add the cup of Tamarind water and mix well. add half cup of water to make the sambhar little watery.

* Add salt and 2 tbsp chopped corriander leave's. let the sambhar boil for 2 minute's and switch off the flame.


This Sambhar is flavourfull with Fenugreek, Asafoetida, corriander leaves and shallot's. it's heavenly with idli, dosa's.

Araichivitta Sambhar

Now this Araichivitta Sambhar leave's to RCI-Pondicherry, under Tamil Cuisine.

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28 comments:

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  2. The plate looks so delicious Lavi...lovely weekend brekafast for me :)

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  3. Lovely sambar...even i m a big fan of saravana bhavan...they hv really yummy stuff...

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  4. I love how crisp the dosas are! :) great job!

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  5. I love this sambar, but have to admit i have not had them for years and years.

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  6. Hey Lavi, that bowl of sambar looks divine. I just want to tear off a piece of that dosa and dunk it in.

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  7. Nice sambhar...Mom makes this the same way but she doesnt grind the tomatoes this looks divine and I am so tempted, I never use coconut too shall try this way... Kewl recipe...

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  8. Great looking Sambhar. Simple and nutritious!

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  9. mmm. sambar looks so mouth-watering. Those dosas are tooo tempting.

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  10. Yummy sambar lavi...love your dosas too :)

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  11. Wow - that colour is this recipe is sensational! I think what first drew me to this recipe was the colour - now I love it for its awesome taste.

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  12. Thats an awesome dish from Pondicherry! Love the recipe!

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  13. Ur sambar and dosa make me hungry again. Good entry, I should post my RCI today!

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  14. Lovely pics Lavi..Delicious sambar..

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  15. Nice pic.. awsome breakfast / dinner...

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  16. I've never added ground shallots and tomato the sambar masala. will try it out the next time I make dosa's.

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  17. Slurp! looking at these is making salivate, great combo. Perfect looking dishes!:)

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  18. Hey Lavi, I tried ur sambar yest and it was heavenly with soft idlis. Hubby loved it, will post the recipe and pic soon... watch out :) First I was doubtful how wud it taste without adding sambar powder but u proved me wrong.

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  19. I'm also a big fan of saravana bhavan sambar. i should give this a try.It looks traditional and sounds aromatic!

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  20. Am just drooling seeing your picture!

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  21. I am glad you liked my mom's sambar, Lavi. Its one of my absolute favourites :).

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  22. Lavi , tried this sambhar recipe and it was soo delicious and yummy.My hubby loved it.Thanks!

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  23. Iam Very Happy to Know that Padma! This Sambhar is one of our family favourite too. Credit goes to Suganya!

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  24. I tried your recipe yesterday came out very well thanks Suganya..

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  25. wonderful recipe..I tried this today morning and came out so well..taste exactly matched Saravana bhavan's :).. My Husby loved it.. Thank u so much

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  26. So Nice of You to let me know, that you tried Raji:)


    Vapurdha..You made my Day:)even my hubby and bro-inlaw love this sambhar.

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