Arachuvitta Sambar or instant Arachuvitta Sambar or Sambar with coconut is a traditional Tamil Nadu recipe that stands out from regular sambar due to its unique blend of spices called “arachuvitta masala.” The term “arachuvitta” means “to grind” in Tamil, indicating that the masala is freshly ground and added to the sambar.

The arachuvitta masala is prepared by roasting various spices like chana dal, urad dal, coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, hing, turmeric, curry leaves and dried red chilies. These roasted spices are then ground along with grated coconut and tamarind to form a flavorful paste. But in this recipe I have used home made sambar powder (Recipe will be shared soon).

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To prepare Arachuvitta Sambar, the toor dal (split pigeon peas) is cooked until soft and mushy along with mixed vegetables such as drumsticks, carrots, radish, beans, eggplant, etc., are also cooked separately or along with dal until tender. The cooked dal and vegetables are then combined in a pot by adding freshly ground masala.

The tamarind pulp, sambar powder, salt, and the ground masala are added to the pot and mixed well. The sambar is simmered for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Finally, a tempering of mustard seeds, oil or ghee, onion, dry red chilies, cumin seeds (optional), asafoetida, and curry leaves is prepared separately and added to the sambar for an additional burst of flavor.

Arachuvitta Sambar is typically served hot with steamed rice, idli (rice cakes), dosa (fermented crepe), or vada (lentil fritters), ven pongal and even goes well with soft pulka or roti. It is a popular and comforting dish enjoyed in South Indian households and is known for its rich, aromatic taste derived from the freshly ground spices.

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Arachuvitta Sambar

Recipe by AshaCourse: Samber and Rasam RecipesCuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Total time

minutes

Arachuvitta Sambar is a traditional Tamil Nadu recipe that stands out from regular sambar due to its unique spice blend called “arachuvitta masala.” The term “arachuvitta” means “to grind” in Tamil, indicating that the masala is freshly ground and added to the sambar.

Ingredients

3 to 4 cups of Water
150 grams Toor dal
1 Onion
1 Tomato
2 Radish
10 Beans
Few Curry leaves
1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
Salt to taste
For Grinding Masala
1/4 cup Grated Fresh Coconut
1 tsp Tamarind
1 tbsp. Sambar powder
1 tsp Red Chili powder
Cooked onion and tomato
For Seasoning
2 tbsp. Oil or Ghee
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
1 Onion sliced
2 Dry red chilies (optional)
Few Curry leaves
Pinch of hing

Directions

Firstly, heat water and add in soaked Toor dal.
Then add in vegetables likes beans, radish or any other vegetables of your choice.
Add one medium onion, One tomato, few curry leaves, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder.
Close the lid and pressure cook it for 3 to 4 whistles.
Take a mixer jar and add in cooked tomato, cooked onion.
Later add in freshly grated coconut, little tamarind.
1 tbsp. Sambar powder, red chili powder. Grind it into a smooth paste.
Further, add in the ground masala paste.
Salt to taste. Allow it to boil for another 5 minutes.
For seasoning: heat a pan and add in oil, mustard seeds.
Add in sliced onions, curry leaves, dry red chilies and a pinch of hing. Fry till slightly brown.
Add it to the boiling sambar.
Cook for another 2 minutes.
Finally, healthy and tasty Arachuvitta Sambar is ready to serve.
For Seasoning
2 tbsp Oil
1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
1 Small Onion
Few Curry leaves
2 Red dry chili
Pinch of hing