Kalya Vatanyacha Sambar

Kalya Vatanyacha Sambar

Kalya Vatanyacha Sambar

Veg

A spicy and tangy curry made with black peas, coconut, and spices, a staple in Konkani households.

Cuisines

Konkani

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Total: 50 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Black Pea 1 cup Black Pea
oil 1 tablespoon Oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
asafoetida 1 pinch Asafoetida
Curry Leaf 10-12 Curry Leaf
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
Tomato 1 medium Tomato , finely chopped
ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 tablespoon Red chili powder
Coconut 2 tablespoons Coconut , grated
coriander powder 1 tablespoon Coriander powder
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
to taste salt To taste
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash and soak the black peas overnight or for at least 8 hours.
  2. 2 Drain the soaked peas and pressure cook them with 2 cups of water until soft.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves.
  4. 4 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  5. 5 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
  6. 6 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
  7. 7 Mix in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  8. 8 Add the cooked black peas along with the water they were cooked in.
  9. 9 Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer for 10 minutes.
  10. 10 Add the grated coconut and garam masala. Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes.
  11. 11 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a small piece of jaggery to balance the spices.