About
Rice sambar is a popular South Indian dish made with cooked rice and sambar, a lentil-based vegetable stew. The dish is usually made with toor dal (split pigeon peas) and a variety of vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, onions, and tomatoes. The sambar is flavored with a variety of spices such as mustard seeds, curry leaves, asafoetida, and tamarind. Rice sambar is a popular dish in South India and is often served as part of a traditional meal.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
2.9
Fats
14.4
Carbs
0.8
Fibre
1.9
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Recipe
Ingredients
cooked rice
2 cups
toor dal
1 cup
onion, chopped
1
tomato, chopped
1
mustard seeds
1 teaspoon
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
urad dal
1 teaspoon
chana dal
1 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1 teaspoon
red chilli powder
1 teaspoon
coriander powder
1 teaspoon
garam masala
1 teaspoon
green chillies, chopped
2
oil
2 tablespoons
ghee
2 tablespoons
chopped coriander leaves
2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Directions
Step 1:
Heat oil and ghee in a pan.
Step 2:
Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal, chana dal and fry for a few seconds.
Step 3:
Add chopped onion and fry until golden brown.
Step 4:
Add chopped tomato and fry for a few minutes.
Step 5:
Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala and fry for a few seconds.
Step 6:
Add toor dal and fry for a few minutes.
Step 7:
Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
Step 8:
Add cooked rice and mix well.
Step 9:
Add salt to taste and mix well.
Step 10:
Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Step 11:
Add chopped green chillies and mix well.
Step 12:
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
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