Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Cook the Radish

   Add 1 cup of peeled and sliced radish to a pot. Pour in 1 cup of water.

2. 2.Season and Cook Radish

   Add 1/4 tsp of salt to the radish and water. Stir well, then cover the pot and let it cook for 4-5 minutes until the radish is tender.

3. 3.Add Sambar Powder

   After 4-5 minutes, uncover the pot. Add 1 tbsp of sambar powder.

4. 4.Continue Seasoning

   Add 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder and 1/4 tsp of red chili powder to the pot.

5. 5.Add Sweetness (Optional)

   Optionally, add 1 tsp of jaggery for a touch of sweetness.

6. 6.Incorporate Coconut

   Stir in 1 tbsp of grated fresh coconut.

7. 7.Add Curry Leaves and Simmer

   Add a few curry leaves to the mixture. Cover the pot and let it boil for another 3-4 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

8. 8.Add Cooked Dal

   Once the radish is cooked well with the spices, add 1/2 cup of cooked and mashed toor dal to the pot. Stir to combine.

9. 9.Add Fresh Coriander

   Stir in chopped coriander leaves.

10. 10.Add Tamarind

    Pour in 1 tbsp of tamarind water. Adjust jaggery and tamarind to balance the taste according to your preference.

11. 11.Adjust Seasoning and Simmer

    Add 1 tsp of salt (or to taste). Let the sambar simmer for another 2-3 minutes.

12. 12.Prepare Tempering

    In a separate small pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil or ghee. Add 1/4 tsp of mustard seeds and let them splutter.

13. 13.Add Cumin and Hing

    Add 1/4 tsp of cumin seeds and a pinch of hing to the hot oil.

14. 14.Finish Tempering

    Add a few curry leaves to the tempering. Switch off the flame and let them splutter for a few seconds.

15. 15.Combine and Serve

    Pour the prepared tempering into the radish sambar. Mix well. Your delicious radish sambar is now ready to be served hot with rice, idli, dosa, or flatbreads.