About
Sambar Rice is a popular South Indian dish made with cooked rice and a spicy lentil-based vegetable curry. It is usually served with a side of papad, pickles, and yogurt. Sambar Rice is a nutritious and flavorful meal that can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
2.9
Fats
14.4
Carbs
0.8
Fibre
1.9
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Recipe
Ingredients
uncooked rice
1 cup
toor dal
1/2 cup
turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon
mustard seeds
1 teaspoon
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
urad dal
1 teaspoon
chana dal
1 teaspoon
fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon
- 2
dried red chillies
3
asafoetida
1 teaspoon
tamarind paste
1 teaspoon
jaggery
1 teaspoon
onion, chopped
1
tomatoes, chopped
2
- 2
green chillies, chopped
3
ginger
1 teaspoon
garlic paste
coriander powder
1 teaspoon
red chilli powder
1 teaspoon
garam masala
1 teaspoon
oil
1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves for garnishing
Directions
Step 1:
Soak the toor dal and rice separately for 30 minutes. Cook the rice in water and keep aside.
Step 2:
Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal, chana dal, fenugreek seeds, dried red chillies and asafoetida.
Step 3:
Add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns golden brown.
Step 4:
Add the chopped tomatoes, green chillies, ginger-garlic paste, coriander powder, red chilli powder, garam masala and salt. Sauté for a few minutes.
Step 5:
Add the soaked toor dal and mix well.
Step 6:
Add the tamarind paste and jaggery and mix well.
Step 7:
Add 2 cups of water and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles.
Step 8:
Once the pressure is released, open the lid and stir the sambar.
Step 9:
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with the cooked rice.
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 47610 users have chowed down on Sambar Rice a whopping 96430 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
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When was it eaten the most?
When it comes to Sambar Rice, our users are head over heels in december, but the interest cools down in january.
Who preferred this food the most?
It's official: Sambar Rice is the food of choice for 24-27 male, with people of >40 BMI also on board.
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 47610 users have chowed down on Sambar Rice a whopping 96430 times.
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