Verusenaga Sambar Recipe
Cuisine: South Indian
Course: Lunch
Diet: High Protein Vegetarian
Description:
Verusenaga Sambar is a flavorful and nutritious dish made with fresh peanuts. The combination of aromatic spices and the earthy taste of peanuts makes this sambar a delightful addition to any meal. A touch of freshly ground sambar powder enhances its flavor, making it a recipe you’ll want to revisit time and again. Serve with rice and sides like Chow Chow Thoran and Papad for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups peanuts, roasted and peeled
- 1-1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp sambar powder
- 2 tbsp tamarind paste
- 4 sprigs coriander leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
For Tempering:
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 dried red chillies
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 30 mins
Instructions:
- In a pressure cooker, add the peanuts and enough water to cover them. Close the lid and cook for 2 whistles. Once done, discard any remaining water and set the peanuts aside.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add chopped onions and cook until soft. Once soft, remove the onions from the pan and set them aside.
- In the same pan, combine the half-boiled peanuts, cumin seeds, tamarind paste, cooked onions, coriander leaves, and sambar powder. Blend all ingredients into a smooth paste using a mixer grinder.
- Transfer the paste to the cooker with the remaining peanuts. Add salt, chopped tomatoes, and 1 cup of water. Cook the mixture for 3 to 4 minutes.
- For the tempering, heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle. Then, add dried red chillies and curry leaves, cooking for an additional 10 seconds.
- Pour the tempering over the sambar and mix well.
- Serve the Verusenaga Sambar with rice, Chow Chow Thoran, and Papad for a complete meal.
Enjoy this simple, delicious sambar that is perfect for lunch!
