Huli (Mysore Sambar)

This is a traditional Mysore sambar. It can be prepared with several combinations of vegetables. Popular ones included, beans, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, radishes, and onions. Look for the recipe for Huli Pudi under the spice mixes section on this website.

Huli (Mysore Sambar)

Recipe by Shanta Rao
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes

Ingredients

  • Toor Dal : 1 cup

  • Tamarind paste : 1 teaspoon

  • Huli Pudi (Sambar Powder) : 2 tablespoons

  • Mustard seeds (Rai, Sasve) : ½ teaspoon

  • Asafoetida (Hing) : ¼ teaspoon

  • Curry Leaves : 8 – 10 leaves

  • Vegetables : As desired

  • Salt to taste

Directions

  • Pressure cook the toor dal separately in a pressure cooker.
  • Add the vegetables to the dal.
  • Add tamarind paste and huli pudi (sambar powder) .
    Cook until the vegetables are tender.
  • In a pan, heat about 2 tablespoons of oil. Add mustard.
    After the mustard pops, add asafoetida and curry leaves.
  • Add the seasoning to the huli. Enjoy!