About
Tur Dal Sambar is a traditional South Indian lentil based stew made with toor dal (split pigeon peas) and a variety of vegetables. It is usually served with steamed rice or idli, dosa, or vada. The dish is made by cooking tur dal with a variety of vegetables, such as onions, tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, and green beans. The sambar is then seasoned with tamarind and a specia spice bend called as sambar powder. Sambar is widely eaten as a source of protein across the Indian Sub Continent.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
3.7
Fats
10.8
Carbs
2.0
Fibre
2.4
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Recipe
Ingredients
tur 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
coriander powder
1 teaspoon
red chilli powder
1 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1 teaspoon
tamarind paste
1 teaspoon
jaggery
1 teaspoon
oil
1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
water
2 cups
chopped coriander leaves
1 teaspoon
Directions
Step 1:
Soak the tur dal in water for 30 minutes.
Step 2:
Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal, and chana dal.
Step 3:
When the seeds start to splutter, add the chopped onion and tomato.
Step 4:
Saute for a few minutes and then add the coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and tamarind paste.
Step 5:
Add the soaked tur dal and 2 cups of water.
Step 6:
Add salt to taste and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles.
Step 7:
Once the pressure is released, open the lid and add the jaggery.
Step 8:
Simmer for 5 minutes and then add the chopped coriander leaves.
Step 9:
Serve hot with steamed rice.
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