About
Drumstick Sambar is a traditional South Indian dish made with drumsticks, tamarind, and a variety of spices. It is usually served with steamed rice or idli. The drumsticks are cooked in a spicy tamarind-based gravy, which is flavored with a variety of spices such as mustard seeds, cumin, fenugreek, and curry leaves. The dish is usually garnished with fresh coriander leaves and served hot.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
3.7
Fats
10.8
Carbs
2.0
Fibre
2.4
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Recipe
Ingredients
drumsticks
2
toor dal
1/2 cup
mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon
cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon
urad dal
1/2 teaspoon
chana dal
1/2 teaspoon
fenugreek seeds
1/2 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon
sambar powder
1 teaspoon
red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon
jaggery
1/2 teaspoon
tamarind paste
2 tablespoons
oil
2 tablespoons
asafoetida
1/2 teaspoon
mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon
cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon
urad dal
1/2 teaspoon
chana dal
1/2 teaspoon
fenugreek seeds
1/2 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon
sambar powder
1 teaspoon
red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon
jaggery
1/2 teaspoon
tamarind paste
2 tablespoons
oil
2 tablespoons
asafoetida
1/2 teaspoon
onion, chopped
1
tomatoes, chopped
2
green chillies, chopped
2
cloves garlic, chopped
2
inch ginger, chopped
1
sprig curry leaves
1
water
2 cups
Salt to taste
Directions
Step 1:
Wash and cut the drumsticks into 2-inch pieces.
Step 2:
In a pressure cooker, add the toor dal, drumsticks, 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon urad dal, 1/2 teaspoon chana dal, 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon sambar powder, 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder, 1/2 teaspoon jaggery, 2 tablespoons tamarind paste, 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida, and 2 cups of water.
Step 3:
Pressure cook for 3 whistles and keep aside.
Step 4:
In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil and add 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon urad dal, 1/2 teaspoon chana dal, 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon sambar powder, 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder, 1/2 teaspoon jaggery, 2 tablespoons tamarind paste, and 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida.
Step 5:
Add the chopped onion, tomatoes, green chillies, garlic, ginger, and curry leaves.
Step 6:
Saute for a few minutes and then add the cooked dal and drumsticks.
Step 7:
Add salt to taste and mix well.
Step 8:
Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
Step 9:
Simmer for 10 minutes and then serve hot with steamed rice.
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