Vendakkai Vengayam Sambar Recipe (Okra in Tangy Lentil Curry)

Step 1: To begin making the Vendakkai Vengayam Sambar Recipe, first cook the toor dal along with 2 cups of water and keep aside

Step 2: Click to see how to cook dal in a pressure cooker

Step 3: Once the dal is cooked, whisk the dal well and keep it aside

Step 4: The next step is to cook the tangy sambar curry

Step 5: Into the pressure cooker, add the tamarind water, a tablespoon of sambar powder, 10 to 12 pearl onions, the Vendakkai and tomatoes

Step 6: Finally add salt to taste

Step 7: Close the pressure cooker, place the weight on and allow it to cook until you hear two whistles

Step 8: After the two whistles allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 9: While the pressure is getting released we will prepare the seasoning for the sambar

Step 10: In a small pan; add a teaspoon of sesame oil and allow it to heat

Step 11: Once the oil is heated up, add the mustard seeds, the dry red chilies and allow it to roast until lightly browned

Step 12: Add the asafoetida powder, stir it in and turn off the heat

Step 13: Once the pressure is released completely, open the cooker

Step 14: Add in the cooked lentils and stir well until it gets well combined into the tamarind vegetable curry

Step 15: Next add in the prepared seasoning to the Vendakkai sambar and stir

Step 16: Turn the heat on to high and bring the sambar to a boil

Step 17: Allow it to boil for 3 to 4 minutes

Step 18: Finally, stir in the chopped coriander leaves and stir

Step 19: Turn off the heat

Step 20: Serve the Vendakkai Vengayam Sambar along with Steamed Rice, topped with Ghee and Potato Roast