Bengaluru's Famous Darshini Style Sambar Made With Onions, Tomatoes & a Hint of Jaggery 

I have always always been an 'Idli Sambar Dippu' fan since childhood & most darshinis in Bangalore serve excellent Sambar in my opinion. 

If you are a fan of Namma Bengaluru style 'Idli Sambar Dippu' you are going to love this recipe 

Also, The Recipe for Soft & Fluffy Karnataka Style Idlis can be found Here 

HOW TO MAKE DARSHINI STYLE SAMBAR 

Recipe Source: My Amma 

Serves 5-6

 You Will Need:

• 1/4 Cup Toor Dal 
• 2 Large Tomatoes - Finely Chopped
• 1 large Onion - Chopped 
• 1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• A small Piece of Tamarind 
• 2 small lumps of Jaggery 
• Salt 

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Bengaluru Darshini Style Sambar

Yield: 5-6

Author: Deepthi Shankar

Ingredients

• 1/4 Cup Toor Dal
• 2 Large Tomatoes - Finely Chopped
• 1 large Onion - Chopped
• 1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• A small Piece of Tamarind
• 2 small lumps of Jaggery
• Salt
• Spices Needed:
• 1/4 Cup Coconut
• 10 Byadgi Red Chilies
• 5 tablespoons of Coriander Seeds
• 2 small sticks of Cinnamon
• 7 Cloves
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds/Jeera
• To Temper:
• 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil
• 2 Broken Dry Red Chilies
• A generous Pinch of Asafoetida/Hing
• A Sprig Of Curry Leaves

Instructions

1. Pressure Cook Toor Dal with chopped Tomatoes & Turmeric Powder
2. In a Pan, add a teaspoon of oil & Roast Byadgi Chilies, Coriander seeds, Cinnamon, Cloves & Cumin seeds
3. Transfer into a mixe jar, along with grated coconut & Tamarind & grind into a smooth paste adding a little water
4. In a pan, heat oil, splutter mustard seeds add Asafoetida, curry leaves & onions. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onions turn soft
5. Add the cooked dal, ground paste & some salt
6. Add 3-4 cups of water, Jaggery & mix well.
7. On medium flame, bring it to a boil. Check for Salt & Jaggery. Add more if needed. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
8. Turn off the heat & serve Darshini Style Sambar with Idli/Dose
9. NOTE:
10. Cinnamon & Cloves are 2 Star Ingredients in this recipe which gives it that distinct taste. Do Not Skip Adding them

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