Varutharachya Sambar with Steamed Rice in Microwave

Pre cook time :   40mins                  

 Cooking Time: 16mins                          

Servings: 4 portions

Sambar Ingredients:

• ½ cup cooked toor dal
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• 2 green chillies
• 12- 15 madras onions (shallots)
• 2 small potatoes
• 1 drumstick
• 2 cups pumpkin
• 2 small carrots
• 1 medium tomato
• 5-6 okra (shallow fried)
• 1 sprig curry leafs
• Salt – to taste

( All sambar Veggies can be boiled at boiled at 100% micro power level for 08 mins)

To roast and grind:

• 1 tsp coconut oil
• ¼ tsp fenugreek seeds
• 1 tsp split urad dal
• 1 tsp chana dal
• ¼ tsp hing
• 3 tbsp coriander seeds
• 2 slit madras onions
• A few – curry leafs
• ½ cups Browned grated coconut

For tempering:

• 2 tsp coconut oil
• ½ tsp mustard seeds
• 2 dry red chillies
• 1 sprig curry leafs

How to Make Sambar in Microwave Step by Step:

Step 1: Shallow fry the dry spices in microwave safe bowl for 3 mins at 100% micro power level , cool and grind it finely with no or minimum water.

Step 2: In a microwave safe glass bowl add oil and grinded masala, Cook for 03 mins at 100% micro power level, now add boiled veggies, mix well & continue cooking for 3 mins at 100% micro power level.

Step 3: Now add the cooked dal stir well continue for 3 mins at 100% micro power level.

Step 4: Finally, add the seasoning and fresh chopped coriander & continue to cook for 4 mins at 100% micro power level.

Step 5: Serve hot with steamed rice.