About
Homemade Sambar is a traditional South Indian dish made with a variety of vegetables, lentils, and spices. It is usually served with steamed rice, idli, or dosa. The main ingredients in sambar are toor dal, tamarind, sambar powder and vegetables . The vegetables used in sambar vary from region to region, but typically include drumsticks, carrots, potatoes, onions, and tomatoes. Sambar is a good source of plant protein and fiber and makes a complete meal when eaten with carbs.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
3.7
Fats
10.8
Carbs
2.0
Fibre
2.4
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Recipe
Ingredients
toor dal
2 cups
sambar powder
2 tablespoons
mustard seeds
1 teaspoon
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1 teaspoon
tamarind paste
2 tablespoons
jaggery
2 tablespoons
oil
2 tablespoons
asafoetida
1 teaspoon
chopped coriander leaves
2 tablespoons
chopped curry leaves
2 tablespoons
chopped green chillies
2
chopped onions
2
chopped tomatoes
2
chopped potatoes
2
chopped carrot
1
chopped drumstick
1
Salt to taste
Directions
Step 1:
Soak the toor dal in water for about 30 minutes.
Step 2:
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, and asafoetida.
Step 3:
Add the chopped onions, green chillies, curry leaves, and coriander leaves.
Step 4:
Add the chopped tomatoes, potatoes, carrot, and drumstick.
Step 5:
Add the sambar powder, turmeric powder, tamarind paste, jaggery, and salt.
Step 6:
Add the soaked toor dal and mix well.
Step 7:
Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
Step 8:
Simmer for about 15 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked.
Step 9:
Serve hot with steamed rice.
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