Spicy Tomato Onion Sambar

Name: Spicy Tomato Onion Sambar
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp mustard; 1 tbsp jeera; 4 piece smashed garlic; 2 piece onion; 5 piece tomatoes; 1 tbsp sambar powder; 2 piece green chilies; 0.5 tbsp sugar; salt to taste

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A flavorful and spicy South Indian dish made with tomatoes, onions, and a blend of spices.

Prep Time

10min

Cook Time

20min

Total Time

30min

Ingredients

4 Servings

(1 serving = 1 bowl)

1tbsp
mustard
1tbsp
jeera
4piece
smashed garlic
2piece
onion
5piece
tomatoes
1tbsp
sambar powder
2piece
green chilies
1/2tbsp
sugar
salt to taste

How to make Spicy Tomato Onion Sambar

Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
Add jeera and smashed garlic. Sauté until the garlic turns golden brown.
Add chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent.
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
Add sambar powder, chopped green chilies, salt, and sugar. Mix well.
Cook for another 5-10 minutes until the flavors are well combined.
Serve hot with rice or as a side dish.

Tips & Tricks

You can adjust the number of green chilies according to your spice preference.
For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) while sautéing the garlic.