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Onion Sambar Recipe | Vengaya Sambar Recipe

Onion Sambar Recipe with step by step pictures. This recipe is famous among most of the South Indian houses and restaurants. It is a simple and delicious dish that is made authentic with a homemade sambar powder.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 169kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Yellow Moong Dal / Pasi Paruppu
  • 1 large Onion sliced
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 2 Dry Red Chilli
  • 1 sprig Curry Leaves
  • ¼ tsp Asafoetida
  • 10 peeled Shallots / Sambar Onion
  • 2 pricked Green Chilli
  • 2 tbsp Tamarind Pulp
  • 3 tbsp Homemade Sambar Powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1.5 tsp Sugar
  • Coriander leaves a handful chopped

Instructions

  • Take yellow moongdal in a sauce pan. Add in sliced onions, water, turmeric powder and cook for 15 to 20 mins till it is completely cooked.
  • Now heat oil in a kadai. Add in mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoatida, dry red chilli and curry leaves. Let them sizzle for a min.
  • Add in shallots and green chilli, saute untill golden.
  • Now add in tamarind pulp and water.
  • Add in sambar powder, salt and sugar. Mix well. Let it come to a boil.
  • Now add in cooked dal and mix well. Simmer for 10 to 15 mins till nice aroma comes from it.
  • Add in coriander leaves and mix well.
  • Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servings | Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 271IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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