My Mom's Soothing Okra Sambar

Lakshmi Balaji
Lakshmi Balaji @laxie
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This is a #heirloom recipe that mom makes and has been passed down by my grandmother to her. It is simple to make, delicious and does not require much supervising. Since okra is good for all, it is a comfort recipe that can be consumed by anyone.

My Mom's Soothing Okra Sambar

This is a #heirloom recipe that mom makes and has been passed down by my grandmother to her. It is simple to make, delicious and does not require much supervising. Since okra is good for all, it is a comfort recipe that can be consumed by anyone.

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Ingredients

~30 mins
4-6 adults
  1. 250 gmsokra cut into cubes
  2. 2 cupstamarind water
  3. As needed: Salt
  4. 3-4 tablespoonsgingelly oil
  5. 1 tspTurmeric powder
  6. Seasoning
  7. 1 tspMustard seeds
  8. 1 tspchana dal
  9. 2 tspurad dal
  10. 1/4 tspasafoetida/hing
  11. 2Green chillies slit lengthwise
  12. 1 sprigcurry leaves

Cooking Instructions

~30 mins
  1. 1

    In a pot, add oil and put in the items given under seasoning section. Wait till the dals become golden brown.

  2. 2

    Add in the chopped okra and mix well. Toss until okra is cooked well to about 80%. Make sure it is not completely cooked as it turns mushy.

  3. 3

    Add in the tamarind water and let it boil covered until the raw smell goes off. Now, add in turmeric powder along with required amount of salt.

  4. 4

    Finally, when all the raw smell have gone of turmeric, turn off heat and close it until serving.

  5. 5

    Tip: note that this sambar is supposed to be watery as against the usual thick varieties. The runny texture and the thick okra blend well with rice. The more thicker it becomes, the proper taste of okra is lost. Also, add no other seasoning like sambar powder or cilantro/coriander leaves. They take the authentic taste away from this recipe.

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