Moong Dhal Sambar/ Paasi Paruppu Sambar/ Tiffin sambar[Side dish for Idlis & Dosas]

Moong dhal sambar/Paasi paruppu sambar/Tiffin sambar is a very easy and quick sambar to be made. It is an excellent combo with idlis and dosas. Check out other interesting Sambar/Dhal Varieties here and other South Indian Kuzhambu/Gravies here.

Here’s how to make Moongdal Sambar with step by step photos…

Ingredients

Paasi paruppu/Moong dhal	1 cup
Onion	1 cubed
Tomatoes	3 big cubed
Green chillies	4-5
Turmeric powder	¼ tsp
Mustard seeds	¼ tsp
Cumin seeds	¼ tsp
Dry red chillies	2-3
Asafoetida	One pinch
Curry leaves	4
Cilantro	2 tbsp finely chopped
Oil	2 tsp

Preparation Time: 5 minutes                       Recipe Category: Main Course/Lunch

Cooking Time: 20 minutes                            Recipe Cuisine: Tamil Nadu, India

Author: Priya Anandakumar

Check out other interesting Sambar/Dhal Varieties here and other South Indian Kuzhambu/Gravies here.

Method

Wash the dhal, add onions, tomatoes, green chillies and cook it in the pressure cooker for 2 to 3 whistles. 

In a kadai heat oil, add mustard seeds after crackles, add cumin seeds, red chillies, curry leaves, asafoetida and sauté for 20 sec. Now add the cooked dhal, add one and half cup of water,  salt and let it boil for about 5-7 min.

Finally add the cilantro and switch off the stove.

Yummy paasi paruppu sambar is ready to be enjoyed. It can be served with white rice, idlis and dosas.

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Note: Adding sambar powder is totally optional, the spice from green chillies and red chillies is more than enough and will taste great.

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