About Tiffin Sambar
Tiffin sambar is generally made with moong dal as its light perfect to pair up with tiffin items. I make this sambar with toor dal and moong dal combo too which is another version. Making freshly roasted and ground spices makes the sambar more flavourful. Also tempering made at the last stage and adding gives it more taste and flavour so amma always insists to make tadka at the end. This tiffin sambar recipe is basic but to make more flavourful and tasty have given tips and tricks that I follow.
Tiffin Sambar Ingredients
Moong dal : Generally we use moong dal for making tiffin sambar but you can add half and half of moong dal with toor dal too. Vegetables : You can use any vegetable of your choice. You can either use brinjal or potato or carrot or a combination of these. Tamarind : Extract tamarind water / pulp by soaking dry tamarind in hot water. Fresh spices : Freshly roasted and ground spices added to this tiffin sambar gives great flavour.
Variations
You can replace sambar powder with freshly roasted spices. Replace half and half of moong dal and toor dal. Sometimes I even skip spice powder and make it less spicy more like a thick dal soup with vegetables suitable for young kids and elders.
Is tiffin sambar and lunch sambar same?
No tiffin sambar generally uses moong dal and toor dal can be used. But for lunch sambar toor dal is a must to be added. Pin If you have any more questions about this tiffin sambar recipe do mail me at [email protected]. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest ,Youtube and Twitter . Tried this tiffin sambar recipe? Do let me know how you liked it. Also tag us on Instagram @sharmispassions and hash tag it on #sharmispassions.
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How to make Tiffin Sambar
This is perfect with idlis and dosas. Serve hot with idlis drizzled with ghee….heaven!! 🙂 Pin
Expert Tips
Tempering at the last stage retains the flavour and aroma. You can drizzle ghee while switching off. While roasting you can add 2 teaspoon of coconut too. Dont add more tamarind than mentioned as it will give a more tangy taste. You can also brinjals along with potato and carrots which is the best combo of veggies. Use small onion as it enhances the flavour of the sambar.
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