Tiffin Sambar

Tiffin sambar is a thin, flavorful sambar made with toor dal and a bit of urad dal for body. It’s gently spiced and perfect for soaking idlis or crispy dosa. This version gets its velvety texture and aroma from Ubari Urad Dal and shallots.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

20 Minutes

Serving

4 to 5 People

Ubari Urad dal

Unpolished Whole Dal, Authentic Taste, Farm Fresh Quality.

Soft idlis + this sambar = an unbeatable breakfast duet from Tamil homes.

Ingredients

Toor dal – 1/2 cup

Ubari Urad Dal – 1 tbsp

Shallots – 10

Tomato – 1

Green chili – 1

Tamarind – small marble-sized ball

Turmeric – 1/4 tsp

Sambar powder – 2 tsp

Hing – a pinch

Mustard seeds – 1 tsp

Curry leaves – few

Groundnut oil – 2 tbsp

Coriander – for garnish

Salt – to taste

Instructions

Pressure cook toor and urad dal with turmeric until soft. Mash well.

In a pan, heat oil. Temper mustard, curry leaves, and hing.

Add shallots, sauté till translucent. Add tomato and green chili.

Pour in tamarind water and sambar powder. Simmer for 5 mins.

Add mashed dal, salt. Adjust water for consistency. Simmer for 10 mins.

Garnish with coriander and serve with idli/dosa.