Eggplant And Snake Gourd Sambar Recipe

Name: Eggplant And Snake Gourd Sambar Recipe
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian

Recipe By Slurrp

Eggplant and Snake Gourd Sambar is a delicious South Indian dish made with lentils, vegetables, and aromatic spices. The combination of tender eggplant and snake gourd cooked in a tangy tamarind-based gravy makes this sambar a flavorful and nutritious accompaniment to rice or dosa. The lentils add a creamy texture, while the spices infuse the dish with a rich and aromatic taste. This sambar is easy to make and is a perfect way to incorporate healthy vegetables into your diet.

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Ingredients For Eggplant And Snake Gourd Sambar Recipe

1 cup Toor Dal
1 Small Eggplant, Chopped
1 Small Snake Gourd, Chopped
1 Onion, Finely Chopped
2 cloves Garlic Cloves, Minced
2 Green Chilies, Slit
1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
as required A Handful Of Curry Leaves
0.5 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
2 tablespoon Sambar Powder
1 tablespoon Tamarind Extract
As required Salt To Taste
2 tablespoon Oil
as per your need Fresh Coriander Leaves For Garnish

Directions : Eggplant And Snake Gourd Sambar Recipe

Cooking Directions

STEP 1.To begin, pressure cook the lentils until 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, garlic, and green chilies. Saute until onions turn translucent.
STEP 4.Next, add the chopped eggplant and snake gourd. Cook for a few minutes until they are slightly tender.
STEP 5.Add turmeric powder, sambar powder, and salt. Mix well.
STEP 6.Pour in the tamarind extract and cooked lentils. Stir everything together.
STEP 7.Cover and simmer the sambar for about 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are fully cooked and the flavors are well blended.
STEP 8.Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice or dosa.

Cooking Tips

You can adjust the consistency of the sambar by adding more or less water.
For a thicker sambar, mash some of the cooked lentils before adding them to the pan.
If you don't have sambar powder, you can substitute it with a mixture of coriander powder, cumin powder, and red chili powder.

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 the sambar hot with steamed rice, idli, dosa, or vada for a complete meal.

Nutrition
value

134

calories per serving

3 g Fat7 g Protein18 g Carbs6 g FiberOther

Current Totals

3 g Fat
7 g Protein
18 g Carbs
6 g Fiber

MacroNutrients

Carbs
18 g
Protein
7 g
Fiber
6 g

Fats

Fat
3 g

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium
44 mg
Iron
2 mg
Vitamin A
997 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
1 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
71 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
32 mg
Vitamin E
1 mg
Copper
0 mcg
Magnesium
71 mg
Manganese
0 mg
Phosphorus
116 mg
Selenium
6 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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