Peanut Sambar
A delicious variation to traditional South Indian Sambar (stew). This is made with peanuts and has no dal or lentils added to it. Tasted great when served hot with rice.
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Ingredients
For Peanut Sambar paste:
- ¼ cup Peanuts
- ¼ cup coconut Dry grated
- 1 tbsp Coriander seeds
- 2 tsps Cumin seeds
- 3 ~ 4 chilies Dry red (adjust as per spice preference)
- ¼ tsp Fenugreek seeds
For the Sambar:
- 1 Onion Large , thinly sliced
- 2 Tomatoes Ripe , chopped
- 2 ~ 3 tbsps Tamarind paste
- ½ tsp Turmeric
- To taste Salt
For Tempering:
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 8 ~ 10 Curry leaves
- 2 ~ 3 cloves Garlic , crushed
Instructions
Make the Peanut sambar paste:
- Dry roast peanuts, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, dry red chilies and fenugreek seeds until fragrant, about 3~4 minutes, on low flame. Add the grated coconut and turn off the heat. Let the mixture cool, then grind to a smooth paste adding enough water.
Make Sambar:
- Heat oil in a saucepan, add mustard and cumin seeds. Once the seeds start to splutter, add curry leaves and crushed garlic. Cook for 30 seconds.
- Next add the chopped onion and cook till it turns translucent, about 3~4 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and turmeric. Cover and cook till tomatoes are tender and mushy, about 4~5 minutes.
- Add the ground peanut paste, tamarind paste and salt. Add enough water to get to desired consistency. Simmer on medium flame for 6~8 minutes for the flavors to mingle. Serve hot with rice.
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