About
Thuvaram Paruppu Sambar is a traditional South Indian dish made with toor dal (split pigeon peas), tamarind, and a variety of spices. It is usually served with steamed rice and is a popular accompaniment to idli, dosa, and other South Indian dishes. The dish is made by boiling the toor dal with tamarind, turmeric, and other spices until it is soft and creamy. The sambar is then seasoned with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and other spices.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
3.7
Fats
10.8
Carbs
2.0
Fibre
2.4
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Recipe
Ingredients
thuvaram paruppu (toor dal)
1 cup
turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon
sambar powder
1 teaspoon
mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon
cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon
fenugreek seeds
1/2 teaspoon
asafoetida
1/2 teaspoon
oil
2 tablespoons
tamarind paste
1 teaspoon
jaggery
1/2 teaspoon
green chillies, slit
2
onion, chopped
1
tomato, chopped
1
salt
1/2 teaspoon
chopped vegetables (carrot, beans, potato, etc.)
1/2 cup
fresh grated coconut
1/4 cup
sprigs curry leaves
2
water
1/2 cup
Directions
Step 1:
Wash and pressure cook the thuvaram paruppu with turmeric powder and 1/2 cup of water for 3 whistles.
Step 2:
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds and asafoetida.
Step 3:
When the seeds start to splutter, add the chopped onion, green chillies and curry leaves.
Step 4:
Saute for a few minutes and then add the chopped tomatoes.
Step 5:
Cook for a few minutes and then add the sambar powder, tamarind paste, jaggery and salt.
Step 6:
Add the cooked thuvaram paruppu and mix well.
Step 7:
Add the chopped vegetables and 1/2 cup of water.
Step 8:
Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked.
Step 9:
Add the fresh grated coconut and mix well.
Step 10:
Serve hot with steamed rice.
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