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    Home » Main Course » Sambhar

    Fenugreek Leaves Sambhar | Venthaya keerai Sambhar

    Published: Apr 7, 2016 · by Nisha

    Here we are with one of the toughest letter in the series. I racked my mind a "n" number of times and yet could not get any rare traditional recipes from my archives. So I finally settled with the one that is quite often made in the house. This is one of the "our" recipes. The one that we didn't enjoy much as a child but now, it is a regular and our favourite. Methi leaf is a must during our Indian grocery shopping and we enjoy it so much. I make use the most of it for some north Indian items and this is the only South Indian dish I make with fenugreek leaves. Don't know why so but thats how it always happens.

    Fenugreek Leaves Sambhar | Venthaya keerai Sambhar

    Today's recipe is a simple dahl Sambhar with a huge serving of fenugreek leaves in it. I served it with rice and plain carrot salad.  A simple dish that is so fragrant and aromatic.

    Fenugreek Leaves Sambhar | Venthaya keerai Sambhar
    Fenugreek Leaves Sambhar | Venthaya keerai Sambhar

    Fenugreek Leaves Sambhar | Venthaya keerai Sambhar

    Sambhar flavoured with fenugreek leaves.

    Prep Time: 10 Mins | Cook Time: 15 Mins | Total Time: 25 Mins | Serves: 2

    Ingredients

    • 1 Cup, roughly chopped Fenugreek leaves | Methi leaves
    • ½ Cup Tuvaram Parupu | Toor Dal
    • 2 tablespoon Tamarind paste, mixed in 1 Cup water
    • 1 tablespoon Sambhar powder
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 tablespoon Oil
    • ¼ teaspoon Mustard seeds
    • ¼ teaspoon Cumin seeds
    • 3-4 Curry leaves, torn
    • 2 Red chillies
    • Coriander for garnish
    Instructions

    1. Pressure cook the dal with turmeric powder and keep aside. It should be soft and mushy.
    2. Heat oil in a Kadai | Pan over medium high heat. 
    3. Once the oil shimmers, add the mustard seeds and let it splutter. Then add the cumin seeds, curry leaves, red chillies and fry for a second. 
    4. Then add the chopped fenugreek leaves and sauté until it withers. Add the sambhar powder, salt and tamarind water.
    5. Let it cook for about 7-8 minutes until the raw smell goes off. 
    6. Once it is done, add the cooked dal. Mix it well. Check for salt and spice level and adjust
    7. Let it boil for about 5 minutes. Add some more water and bring it to the proper sambhar consistency. 
    8. Finally garnish it with coriander leaves and turn off the flame. 

    Notes

    1. Fry the fenugreek leaves in oil very well. It helps in taking away their bitterness. 

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    Comments

    1. veena krishnakumar says

      May 06, 2016 at 12:40 pm

      That bowl of sambhar looks delcious Nisha

      Reply
    2. Ruchi Indu says

      April 21, 2016 at 10:29 am

      Fenugreek leaves sambhar looks very interesting...

      Reply
    3. Priya Srinivasan says

      April 19, 2016 at 3:48 am

      Delicious sambar I do this often, but entirely in the pressure cooker, advantage of greens sambar I believe, there is no worry about mish-mash of the veggie! !!😉

      Reply
    4. Chef Mireille says

      April 14, 2016 at 4:37 am

      perfect comfort food for sure...mmmm

      Reply
    5. Padmajha PJ says

      April 12, 2016 at 2:27 pm

      Nice and delicious bowl of sambar with fenugreek...

      Reply
    6. rajani says

      April 10, 2016 at 2:46 am

      There are so many recipes that we Used to hate it as a kid and learn to appreciate as we grow order. the simple upma or koottu maybe good examples for a lot of us. Fenugreek is another one.

      Reply
    7. Nalini's Kitchen says

      April 09, 2016 at 12:27 am

      I make it very often and such a comforting Sambar, love the flavor of it..

      Reply
    8. Padma Rekha says

      April 08, 2016 at 5:14 pm

      Sambar with fenugreek leaves is a bit new to me very interesting...

      Reply
    9. vaishali sabnani says

      April 08, 2016 at 8:00 am

      lovely sambar..love the way you have presented it, love those tongs as props..super.

      Reply
    10. Smruti Shah says

      April 08, 2016 at 3:22 am

      Fenugreek all the way. I have a bunch of methi, now confused what to make from it. Lots of options here. Your sambhar looks tempting 🙂

      Reply
    11. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      April 08, 2016 at 3:04 am

      such a flavorful sambhar this is! Amma only recently taught me this and ever since then I am in love with this.

      Reply
    12. Gayathri Kumar says

      April 08, 2016 at 2:09 am

      There are so many fenugreek recipes today. I love the addition of the leaves in sambar.

      Reply
    13. Usha says

      April 08, 2016 at 12:57 am

      I don't use fenugreek as much as mom and aunt use but it does enhance the flavor of the curry. Sambhar looks yummy and a nice comforting side dish for rice.

      Reply
    14. Harini-Jaya R says

      April 07, 2016 at 11:57 pm

      Fenugreek leaves in sambar is new. Shall have to try it next time. Methi dal is a regular though.

      Reply
    15. Suma Gandlur says

      April 07, 2016 at 10:46 pm

      It is our favorite too, Nisha. Lovely sambhar.

      Reply
    16. Srividhya Gopalakrishnan says

      April 07, 2016 at 9:21 pm

      Agree with pavani and sapana. 🙂 Love the simple set up with idukki and all. 🙂 Simply superb.

      Reply
    17. Amara Annapaneni says

      April 07, 2016 at 9:06 pm

      I agree with Pavani and Sapana, fenugreek dishes are the star. Love the delicious sambhar:)

      Reply
    18. Priya Suresh says

      April 07, 2016 at 8:59 pm

      Somehow i always finish fenugreek leaves as sambhar, the only way i can feed easily everyone at home with this bitter greens, love it.

      Reply
    19. Sapana Behl says

      April 07, 2016 at 8:55 pm

      Looks like fenugreek leaves are the star of the day.Smabhar with the leaves sounds flavorful.

      Reply
    20. Pavani N says

      April 07, 2016 at 8:53 pm

      Fenugreek wins the day 🙂 Love this methi dal -- one of my favorite dishes.

      Reply

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