Huma's Egg Sambhar Soup

Huma’s Egg Sambhar Soup ✨💕👩‍🍳 That’s how the food looks like when a thorough North Indian transforms into becoming half South Indian working with her IT colleagues for almost 16 years ✨😊😇😉 Can’t think of a much better quick, nutritious and healthy lunch on a super yummy work day …. lol

Ingredients:-

1. Rolled Oats - 1 cup
2. Water - 4 cups (for cooking)
3. Turmeric Powder - 1/2 teaspoon
4. Salt - to taste
5. Mixed Vegetables (like carrots, beans, pumpkin, eggplant, and potatoes) - 2 cups, chopped
6. Tamarind Paste - 1 tablespoon (or to taste)
7. Brahmins Sambhar Masala - 2 tablespoons (or to taste)
8. Oil - 2 tablespoons (preferably coconut or vegetable oil)
9. Mustard Seeds - 1 teaspoon
10. Curry Leaves - a handful

12. Boiled Eggs - 4, peeled and halved
13. Fresh Coriander Leaves - for garnish

















Instructions:-
1. Cook the Oats: In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rolled oats, turmeric powder, and a pinch of salt. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are soft and cooked. Set aside.
2. Prepare the Vegetables: While the oats are cooking, chop your mixed vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
3. Cook the Vegetables: In another pot, add the chopped vegetables along with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil and cook until the vegetables are tender (about 10-15 minutes)
4. Combine Oats and Vegetables: Once the vegetables are cooked, add the cooked oats to the pot with the vegetables. Stir well to combine.
5. Add Tamarind and Sambhar Masala: Stir in the tamarind paste and Brahmins sambhar masala. Mix thoroughly and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if necessary.
6. Season the Sambhar: In a small pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds, allowing them to splutter. Then add curry leaves and dried red chilies. Stir for a few seconds to release the flavors.
7. Combine Seasoning with Sambhar: Pour the hot seasoning into the oats and vegetable mixture. Stir to combine and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
8. Add Boiled Eggs: Gently add the halved boiled eggs to the sambhar. Simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the eggs to soak up the flavors.
9. Taste and Adjust: Taste the sambhar and adjust the salt or tamarind as needed.
10. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with fresh coriander leaves, and serve hot as a nutritious soup .