HOLIGE SAMBAR RECIPE

Holige sambar recipe is a sweet and spicy dal rasam made popularly in Karnataka which can be relished with hot steam rice and a palya for a Indian lunch or dinner.

Holige sambar is made from the left over filling of obbattu and sambar powder to make a delicious tasting. It is often prepared along with obbattu which is a sweet paratha and is equally liked by everyone. 

HOLIGE SAMBAR INFO:

HOLIGE SAMBAR INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tablespoon Oil
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)
• 1 tablespoon Ghee
• 1 cup Tamarind Water
• 1/2 Tbsp of Sharabeshwara Foods Holige Sambar Powder

For the Holige hoorna Dal:

• 2  Tbsp cup Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal)
• 1/4   cup toor dal
• 1/4 cup Jaggery
• 1/4 cup Fresh coconut , grated
• 1 teaspoon Cardamom Powder (Elaichi)

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS:

• To begin making the Sharabeshwara Special Holige Sambar Recipe, first cook the chana dal with 1-1/2 cups of water until soft and is well cooked.
• Cook the dal in the pressure cooker for about 4 to 5 whistles and turn off the heat.
• Allow the pressure to release naturally. Once done, open the cooker.
• Drain any excess water from the dal and keep it aside.
• Mash dal well to make a coarse mixture.
• Heat ghee in a pan on medium heat, add the jaggery and sugar and  stir until the jaggery and sugar dissolve completely. Stir in the cooked mixture, coconut and cardamom to the jaggery mixture until well combined.
• Continue stirring the Holige hoorna (filling for holige) until the mixture begins to thicken and leaves the sides of the pan. Keep aside.

To make the Holige Sambar recipe:

• Heat a kadai, add 2 cups water, tamarind water, the hoorna dal mix and bring it to boil. Then add 1/2 Tbsp of Sharabeshwara Foods Holige Sambar Powder.
• Boil the Holige Sambar on medium heat for about 20 minutes.

To temper:

• Heat a small tempering pan with oil, splutter mustard seeds and hing.
• Add this tempering over the Sharabeshwara Special Holige Sambar and serve with some chopped coriander leaves.
• Check the salt and spices and adjust according to taste.
• Serve hot Sharabeshwara special Holige Sambar Recipe along with Steamed rice and soppu Palya.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRESERVING

• Store in an airtight container.
• Use dry spoon to use the contents of the jar.
• Half tablespoon is enough for 5 people, concentration might be affected since it might be too strong if used in a greater quantity.