Name: Sambar Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Soaked Arhad Dal (Toor Dal); 2 cups Water; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 medium Chopped Tomato; 1 cup Chopped Pumpkin; ½ cup Chopped Radish; ½ cup Chopped Ladiesfinger; 2 sticks Drumstick; 1 cup Chopped Brinjal; 1 medium Roughly Chopped Onion; 1 cup Water; 2-3 tbsp Sambar Masala; ½ cup Water (for paste); ½ cup Tamarind Paste; to taste Salt; 3 tbsp Oil; 6-8 cloves Crushed Garlic; 3-4 whole Red Chilli; 1 sprig Curry Leaves; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds

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65 mins

Cuisine

Indian · South Indian

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

45 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~280 kcal

Recipe by Tahmina Ka Dastarkhwan on YouTube

Recipe Summary

This video demonstrates how to make a delicious and flavorful Sambar, a classic South Indian lentil and vegetable stew. The recipe involves pressure cooking toor dal, then adding a variety of vegetables, sambar masala, and tamarind, followed by a fragrant tempering of spices and garlic. It's a wholesome and aromatic dish perfect for a comforting meal.

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All Ingredients - For Dal

Soaked Arhad Dal (Toor Dal) 1 cup
Water 2 cups
Salt ½ tsp
Turmeric Powder ½ tsp

All Ingredients - For Sambar

Chopped Tomato 2 medium
Chopped Pumpkin 1 cup
Chopped Radish ½ cup
Chopped Ladiesfinger ½ cup
Drumstick 2 sticks
Chopped Brinjal 1 cup
Roughly Chopped Onion 1 medium
Water 1 cup
Sambar Masala 2-3 tbsp
Water (for paste) ½ cup
Tamarind Paste ½ cup
Salt to taste

All Ingredients - For Tempering

Oil 3 tbsp
Crushed Garlic 6-8 cloves
Red Chilli 3-4 whole
Curry Leaves 1 sprig
Mustard Seeds 1 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Dal

Add 1 cup of soaked Arhad Dal (Toor Dal) to a pressure cooker.

Step 2: Add Water and Spices

Pour 2 cups of water, add ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp turmeric powder into the pressure cooker with the dal.

Step 3: Pressure Cook Dal

Cover the pressure cooker and cook on high flame until 2-3 whistles are released. Then, turn off the flame and let the pressure release naturally.

Step 4: Check Dal

Once the pressure is released, open the cooker and stir the cooked dal. It should be soft and slightly mashed.

Step 5: Add Vegetables

Add 2 medium chopped tomatoes, 1 cup chopped pumpkin, ½ cup chopped radish, ½ cup chopped ladiesfinger, 2 drumsticks, 1 cup chopped brinjal, and 1 medium roughly chopped onion to the cooked dal in the pressure cooker.

Step 6: Add Water and Mix

Add approximately 1 cup of water to the vegetables and dal. Mix all the ingredients well to combine.

Step 7: Cook Vegetables

Cover the pressure cooker again and cook on low flame for , allowing the vegetables to soften.

Step 8: Prepare Sambar Masala Paste

While the vegetables are cooking, take 2-3 tablespoons of sambar masala in a small bowl and mix it with ½ cup of water to form a smooth paste.

Step 9: Check Vegetables

After , open the pressure cooker. The vegetables should be tender.

Step 10: Add Sambar Masala and Tamarind

Pour the prepared sambar masala mixture into the cooker. Then, add ½ cup of tamarind paste and some salt to taste.

Step 11: Mix and Simmer

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly. Let the sambar simmer gently for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 12: Prepare Tempering

Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a separate pan. Add 6-8 crushed garlic cloves and sauté until they turn light golden.

Step 13: Add Red Chillies and Curry Leaves

Add 3-4 whole red chilies and 1 sprig of curry leaves to the pan. Sauté until the curry leaves are fragrant and the chilies are slightly roasted.

Step 14: Add Mustard Seeds

Add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds to the tempering. Let them splutter.

Step 15: Combine Tempering with Sambar

Carefully pour the hot tempering mixture into the simmering sambar in the pressure cooker.

Step 16: Final Mix and Simmer

Stir the tempering into the sambar. Cover the cooker and cook on low flame for another to infuse the flavors.

Step 17: Serve

The Sambar is now ready to be served hot with rice, idli, or dosa.

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~280 kcal

Recipe Summary

All Ingredients - For Dal

All Ingredients - For Sambar

All Ingredients - For Tempering

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Dal

Step 2: Add Water and Spices

Step 3: Pressure Cook Dal

Step 4: Check Dal

Step 5: Add Vegetables

Step 6: Add Water and Mix

Step 7: Cook Vegetables

Step 8: Prepare Sambar Masala Paste

Step 9: Check Vegetables

Step 10: Add Sambar Masala and Tamarind

Step 11: Mix and Simmer

Step 12: Prepare Tempering

Step 13: Add Red Chillies and Curry Leaves

Step 14: Add Mustard Seeds

Step 15: Combine Tempering with Sambar

Step 16: Final Mix and Simmer

Step 17: Serve

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