About
Vegetable Sambar is a popular South Indian lentil based stew and a variety of vegetables. It is usually served with steamed rice, idli, dosa, or vada. The vegetables used in the dish vary depending on the region and personal preference, but typically include drumstick, pumpkin, carrots, potatoes, onions, and tomatoes. The stew is made with a combination of toor dal (split pigeon peas) and tamarind, and is seasoned with a variety of spices, including mustard seeds, curry leaves, and asafoetida. Vegetable Sambar is a nutritious and flavorful dish that is easy to make and adds a protein boost to a vegetarian meal.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
3.1
Fats
10.5
Carbs
2.4
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
urad dal
1 teaspoon
chana dal
1 teaspoon
fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon
asafoetida
1 teaspoon
oil
2 tablespoons
turmeric powder
1 teaspoon
tamarind paste
1 teaspoon
jaggery
2 tablespoons
coriander leaves
2 tablespoons
curry leaves
2 tablespoons
chopped onion
2 tablespoons
chopped tomato
2 tablespoons
chopped green chillies
2 tablespoons
chopped ginger
2 tablespoons
chopped garlic
2 tablespoons
chopped vegetables (carrots, beans, potatoes, etc.)
2 cups
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, urad dal, chana dal, and fenugreek seeds.
Step 3:
When the seeds start to splutter, add asafoetida and turmeric powder.
Step 4:
Add the chopped onion, tomato, green chillies, ginger, and garlic.
Step 5:
Saute for a few minutes and then add the chopped vegetables.
Step 6:
Add the sambar powder and mix well.
Step 7:
Add the soaked toor dal and enough water to make a thick gravy.
Step 8:
Add the tamarind paste and jaggery and mix well.
Step 9:
Simmer the sambar for about 15 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked.
Step 10:
Add the coriander leaves and curry leaves and mix well.
Step 11:
Serve the sambar hot with steamed rice.
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How many users have tracked it?
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