Tamil Nadu Style Pala Kottai Sambar Recipe - Mangalore Cucumber & Jackfruit Seed Sambar

Step 1: To begin making the Pala Kottai Sambar, we will first cook the jackfruit seeds

Step 2: Heat water in a saucepan on medium flame, immerse the jackfruit seeds with salt

Step 3: It will take about 15 minutes to cook

Step 4: Once done, drain the water and peel off the thicker part of the skin

Step 5: Keep it aside

Step 6: In a pressure cooker, add in the tamarind water, green chilli, mangalore cucumber, toor dal, turmeric powder and salt all together and pressure cook it for 4 whistles

Step 7: Turn off the flame

Step 8: Leave it to rest and allow the pressure from the cooker to release naturally

Step 9: Open  the lid after the pressure is released and then add in the jackfruit seeds and stir well, check for seasoning if required

Step 10: The next step is to temper the Pala Kottai Sambar

Step 11: Heat a tadka pan, with oil, add in the mustard seeds and urad dal, leave it for 10 seconds

Step 12: Add dry red chilli and fry for 10 more seconds, pour it over the sambar and give it a mix

Step 13: It is ready to be served

Step 14: Serve the Tamil Nadu Style Pala Kottai Sambar Recipe along with Steamed Rice, Chow Chow Thoran and Elai Vadam for a weekday meal