This month's featured recipe for "Instant Pot Sambar" was contributed by Collington's very own Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement, Ms. Sukuma Powers. Enjoy!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Indian
Dietary Consideration: Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, High Fiber, Low Carb, Low Sugar, Soy-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Cooking Style: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
Recipe Type: Beans, Legumes, Lentils, Full Liquids/Soft Foods, Pressure Cooker, Soup
Ingredients:
First Cooking Cycle For Sambar
· 1/2 cup toor dal
· 2.5 cups water
· 1 cup canned tomatoes
· 1 onion roughly chopped
· 1.5 tablespoons sugar or jaggery
· 1 teaspoon salt
· 1 teaspoon turmeric
· 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
· 1 batch sambar spice blend
Second Cooking Cycle For Sambar
· 1 tablespoon tamarind concentrate
· 2 cups water
· ½ cup frozen pearl onions
· ½ cup green beans cut 2 inches long
For Tadka
· 2 teaspoon Ghee or oil for vegan option
· 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
· 2 whole dried red chilies
· 4-5 curry leaves
Garnish
· 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
Happy cooking!