Monday, May 28, 2012

Drumstick Sambar/ Murungakkai Sambar

Hi foodies, 
Remember, we have to a certain extent spoken about drumstick, aka murungakkai (Meen Murungakkai Kulumbu)? That's right. Those drumsticks, those long hanging from murunggakai trees long beans. Usually, generally, mostly, in fact, most of the time, you shouldn't be surprise to see the beans swimming in our classical, Indians must have dal curry/sambar. And sambar, do I have to possibly tell you? Indian men and sambar (Mysore Sambar)? Don't try to separate them. Don't you dare, especially my Indian half-half, Indian husband of mine. That is why, are you like rolling your eyes why I have a collection of sambar in this previous space of mine (Sambar, Tanni Saar, Fish Sambar & Bitter Gourd Sambar). Also, be prepared. I have more of different kinds sambar up my sleeves, which by far I will be releasing from time to time. This latest version of mine. Obviously as I have told you, drumstick showcasing. Indeed, a vegetarian ringing dialing ringing tone (Indian Tofu Curry, Cauliflower Curry, Carrot Poriyal, Vegetarian Sandwich, Cucumber Yogurt Salad, Vegetable Kurma, Turmeric Tomato Soup & Spinach Tofu Stir Fry). Loud and clear potentially. Drumsticks and lentils the two celebrated ingredients, cooked alongside spices, and coriander leaves aroma waffling.  

Ingredients
1 cup yellow dal/lentils - soaked in water for 1 hour
5 murungakkai - cut into 1 inch length and remove the strings all around
1 medium size brinjal - cut into chunks
7 shallots - remove skin
7 garlic - remove skin
2 red chillies - cut into 3 or 4 pieces
1 tsp plain chilli powder
1 tbsp tamarind juice
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp black mustard seeds
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 small bunch coriander leaves - sliced thinly
3 + 1 tbsp oil
Salt for taste

Method
Simmer dal/lentils with turmeric and enough water till half tender.
While dal is simmering,  heat 3 tbsp oil and fry murungakka ,brinjals, shallots, garlic and chillies for about 3 to 4 mins.
(Note; try this method of frying. It will definitely make a difference)
Then, tip into lentils. 
Over it, pour 1/2 liter of water, chilli powder, tamarind juice and season with salt. 
Stir and simmer to soften veggies. 
Into a frying pan, heat 1 tbsp oil and temper cumin seeds and mustard seeds.
Add into lentil mixture and combine in coriander leaves.
Stir and remove from heat.

22 comments:

  1. Hey dear, these vegetables are so interesting! I've never seen them before. Looks a little like ladies fingers, wonder if they taste similar.....

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  2. This looks delicious although I have never heard of that bean. I will have to keep a look out for them and I love the spices.

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  3. I bet this is very delicious...
    Coz I love to eat dhal curry.....

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  4. Gosh...these look good. I will love them with a plate of steaming hot rice! And be guilty of carbo loading!

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  5. I'm not familiar with " murungakka" But it looks really YummY with these great spices ingredients,,YuM

    Ridwan

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  6. looks very delicious..wonderful recipe!
    Spicy-Aroma

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  7. There is an array of produce in here that I have never heard of or seen. Now I am going to have to look them up via Google and see if I can find some at the specialty grocers. I seriously think it would take at least 2 lifetimes to cover all the produce that exists in the world. Those rich spices do look like they would really impart some great flavor into the veggies! Enjoy the day!

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  8. This is my type of sambar with lot of drumsticks in it. Love this, Nava!

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  9. This looks so good and healthy...:) When I was in India they made the most divine curries with ladies fingers (murungakka), and ever since I love these little veggies:)

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  10. Gosh...I think it will taste awesome with some rice!

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  11. Oh drumsticks are always the main thing in sambhar! I'm making some today actually. Will give your recipe a spin. :)

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  12. What a beautiful sambar dish my friend :D
    One of the most commonly eaten at home!

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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  13. This dish looks really tasty and healthy! Love it!

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  14. What a beautiful dish, Nava. Wish the hubby would eat lentils!

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  15. This is an exceptional content, and I can agree with what was written here. I will be back to check out more of your articles soon. Thanks

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  16. i havent seen this before actually, but it looks so good that i wanna try it homemade too!

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  17. This sounds like an interesting dish Nava!

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  18. Selvi Thambymuthu-ThaverJuly 10, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    I made this Nava, and the recipe was excellent!! It was delicious. The only thing I added was some fresh shrimp!!

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  19. This is new to me so I would not m8nd trying it out the presentation look amazing and delish.

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