Arachuvitta Sambar (Fresh Ground Sambar) Recipe

Arachuvitta Sambar is the festive sambar with a freshly ground coconut-spice paste. With Manakkadu Sambar Powder as the base, you get that authentic temple-style aroma effortlessly.

Arachuvitta Sambar Recipe

Preparation Time

• 15 Minutes

Cooking Time

• 30 Minutes

Serves

• 4 People

Ingredients

• 1 cup toor dal, cooked
• 2 tbsp Manakkadu Sambar Powder
• Mixed vegetables (drumstick, brinjal, pumpkin, carrot)
• 1 lemon-sized tamarind, extracted
• 2 tbsp grated coconut
• 1 tsp rice (for grinding)
• 2 dried red chillies
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1 onion, chopped
• ½ tsp mustard seeds
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt and a pinch of asafoetida

Method

Step 1: Grind the paste

Roast coconut, rice, red chillies and coriander seeds in a little oil; grind to a smooth paste.

Step 2: Cook vegetables

Boil vegetables in tamarind water with turmeric and salt until tender.

Step 3: Add dal & powder

Add cooked toor dal and Manakkadu Sambar Powder; simmer 5 minutes.

Step 4: Add ground paste

Stir in the fresh coconut paste and simmer 8-10 minutes until thick and aromatic.

Step 5: Temper

Heat oil, splutter mustard, add curry leaves and asafoetida; pour over the sambar.

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with:

• Hot rice with ghee
• Idli
• Dosa
• Pongal

Festive Arachuvitta Sambar with Manakkadu Sambar Powder

Arachuvitta sambar is what makes Tamil weddings and festivals smell so inviting — the fresh ground paste lifts the whole dish.

Manakkadu Sambar Powder provides a roasted, well-rounded spice base so you only grind a small fresh paste on top.

Make this special sambar with Manakkadu Sambar Powder for your next family feast.