Authentic Sambar Recipe

Name: Authentic Sambar Recipe
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian

Recipe By Slurrp

Authentic Sambar is a popular South Indian dish made with lentils, vegetables, and a flavorful spice blend. It is a tangy and spicy stew-like dish that is typically served with rice or idli. The lentils provide a creamy texture, while the vegetables add a burst of freshness. The spice blend, made with tamarind, sambar powder, and other aromatic spices, gives the dish its distinct flavor. This comforting and nutritious dish is perfect for a hearty meal.

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Ingredients For Authentic Sambar Recipe

1 cup Toor Dal
2 cup Mixed Vegetables
1 Onion, Chopped
2 Tomatoes, Chopped
1 tablespoon Tamarind Pulp
2 tablespoon Sambar Powder
0.5 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
As required Salt To Taste
1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
as required A Few Curry Leaves
2 tablespoon Oil
as needed Coriander Leaves For Garnish

Directions : Authentic Sambar Recipe

Cooking Directions

STEP 1.Wash and cook the lentils until they are soft and mushy.
STEP 2.In a separate pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves.
STEP 3.Add chopped onions, tomatoes, and vegetables of your choice. Cook until they are tender.
STEP 4.Add tamarind pulp, sambar powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.
STEP 5.Add the cooked lentils and simmer for a few minutes until the flavors blend together.
STEP 6.Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or idli.

Cooking Tips

You can use a mix of vegetables like carrots, beans, drumsticks, and brinjal for added flavor.
Adjust the quantity of sambar powder according to your spice preference.
To enhance the taste, you can also add a teaspoon of jaggery or sugar.
For a thicker consistency, mash some of the cooked lentils before adding them to the sambar.

Storage and Serving

Leftover sambar can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat the sambar on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
Serve sambar hot with steamed rice, idli, dosa, or vada for a complete meal.

Nutrition
value

247

calories per serving

14 g Fat8 g Protein21 g Carbs9 g FiberOther

Current Totals

14 g Fat
8 g Protein
21 g Carbs
9 g Fiber

MacroNutrients

Carbs
21 g
Protein
8 g
Fiber
9 g

Fats

Fat
14 g

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium
48 mg
Iron
3 mg
Vitamin A
920 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
1 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
59 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
26 mg
Vitamin E
1 mg
Copper
0 mcg
Magnesium
61 mg
Manganese
1 mg
Phosphorus
128 mg
Selenium
4 mcg
Zinc
1 mg

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment

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