Udupi Sambar

Udupi Sambar is a traditional South Indian dish that hails from the Dakshina Karnataka Cuisine. It is a flavorful and aromatic lentil-based vegetable stew that is typically served with steamed rice or idli.

Udupi Sambar

Ingredients

  • 1 cup toor dal (split pigeon peas)
  • 1 small lemon-sized tamarind ball
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as drumsticks, carrots, beans, and eggplant)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon sambar powder
  • 2-3 green chilies, slit
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pressure cook the toor dal with 2 cups of water until soft and mushy.
  2. Soak the tamarind in 1 cup of warm water and extract the juice.
  3. Cook the mixed vegetables, onions, and tomatoes in a deep pan with 2 cups of water, turmeric powder, and salt until the vegetables are soft.
  4. Add the tamarind juice, sambar powder, green chilies, and curry leaves. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Add the cooked dal to the vegetables and mix well. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
  6. Heat oil in a small pan and add the mustard seeds. When they start to splutter, add the fenugreek seeds and asafoetida. Pour this tempering over the sambar.
  7. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or idli.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
5g
Fat
3g

Supplies

Pressure cooker Deep pan Small pan

Tools

Spoon Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serving Suggestions: Udupi Sambar pairs well with steamed rice, idli, dosa, or vada.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Adjust the quantity of sambar powder and tamarind juice according to your taste preferences.

Cost

$8