Sambar (creamy Lentil And Vegetable Stew)

Sambar is a traditional South Indian dish that is a creamy lentil and vegetable stew. It is a flavorful and nutritious dish that is perfect for a comforting meal.

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Sambar (creamy Lentil And Vegetable Stew)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Toor dal (split pigeon peas)
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as drumsticks, carrots, eggplant, and okra)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon sambar powder
  • 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2-3 dried red chilies
  • A few curry leaves
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash the toor dal and pressure cook with 3 cups of water, turmeric powder, and a little oil until soft.
  2. Cook the mixed vegetables in a separate pot until tender.
  3. Add the cooked vegetables to the dal and mix well.
  4. In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté until the seeds crackle.
  5. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
  6. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy.
  7. Add sambar powder, tamarind paste, and salt. Cook for a few minutes.
  8. Add this mixture to the dal and vegetable mixture. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  9. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
55 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
12g
Fat
3g

Supplies

Pressure Cooker Pot Pan

Tools

Serving Spoons Knife Cutting Board

Serving suggestions

Serve the sambar hot with steamed rice or idli for a delicious meal.

Tips & tricks

You can adjust the consistency of sambar by adding more or less water according to your preference.

Cost

$10