Mixed Vegetable Sambar for Dosa

 Mixed Vegetable Sambar for Dosa

A Comforting South Indian Classic You Can Make at Home

There are few South Indian breakfasts as universally loved as crispy dosa with hot, aromatic sambar. While dosa brings the crunch, it’s the Mixed Vegetable Sambar that adds soul—earthy lentils, and a gentle heat from spices. This version uses a medley of vegetables for a rich, wholesome bowl that works equally well with idli,or even plain rice.

If you’ve always wanted restaurant-style sambar that’s easy and foolproof, this recipe is for you!

What Makes This Sambar Special?

  • Uses everyday vegetables you likely already have

  • Perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and savory

  • Thick and flavorful with toor dal ,mung bean Dal and red lentils

  • A great make-ahead dish—tastes even better the next day

    • Wash lentils thoroughly for several times

     
    Cook Lentils separately 

 
Heat some oil in a pan and Add a teaspoon mustard seeds,and chopped dried red chillies.Let mustard seeds pop.
 
 
 

Stir fry onion and garlic with some red chillies &curry leaves

Add turmeric powder,curry powder,and some chilli powder in to it.
 
 
 
Stir fry few minute
 
 
I am using the frozen vegetable mix for Sambar from the Indian grocery store.
 
 
Add a chopped large potato to it too. 
 


I and adding a very large. tomato to it to get the tangy flavour

 
 Add the thawed vegetables to the pot.
 
 
 Cover and cook on medium low until  all the vegetables are cooked.
 

Once they are cooed add the cooked lentils and cook for few minutes.


Its ready check salt and enjoy!
 


Vegetables (mix and match):

  • 1 small carrot, diced

  • 1 small potato, cubed

  • 1 small drumstick (moringa), cut into pieces

  • ½ cup pumpkin

  • 1 tomato, chopped

  • 1 small onion or 6–8 shallots

  • 5–6 pieces okra (optional),Tomato chopped

  • ½ cup brinjal (eggplant), cubed (Or Thai egg plants)


Tempering :

  • 2 tsp oil (or ghee for extra aroma)

  • ½ tsp mustard seeds

  • 1–2 dry red chillies

  • Onions and garlic

  • 1 sprig curry leaves

This mixed vegetable sambar is perfect with: 
✔ Crispy dosa
✔ Soft idlis
 ✔ Simple steamed rice for lunch

Drizzle a little butter on top before serving—that’s the secret to irresistible aroma!


 



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