Madras Sambar Rice & Bhindi Masala Combo Kit

Note: Oil provided is suggested for optimal taste. You may alter the amount of oil according to your requirements.

Pre-Prep: Wash coriander, green chilly and curry leaves. Slit green chilly Chop coriander roughly.

1. Wash rice & dal, soak it in water (for every 1 cup of rice & dal mixture add 4 cups of water), Leave it undisturbed for 15 minutes.
2. After 15 mins of leaving the soaked rice & dal mixture undisturbed, Heat oil in a pressure cooker (3 litre cooker) between medium to high heat (flame) for 1 minute.
3. Add spices, curry leaves & red chilli and leave the cooker undisturbed for 30 secs.
4. Add the vegetables & green chilli and sauté for 2 minutes.
5. Add the paste and sauté for 2 minutes. (Sprinkle some water if paste sticks to the bottom).
6. Add the soaked rice & dal along with water to the mixture.
7. Mix it, check the taste and then add salt accordingly.
8. Close the lid and put the weight (whistle).
9. Keep in medium to high heat (flame) and allow to cook for 3 to 5 whistles.
10. Turn off the stove and leave it until the pressure releases automatically.
11. Open the lid and mix gently before serving.

Note: Oil provided is suggested for optimal taste.
You may alter the amount of oil according to your requirements.

1. Heat oil in a wide pan on medium heat (flame) for 1 minute.
2. Add jeera. Leave it undisturbed for 30 seconds.
3. Add Bhindi and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Add paste and sauté for 1 minute.
5. Close the lid and cook on low heat (flame) for 5 to 7 minutes till Bhindi is
   3/4th cooked.
6. Open and serve.