Ingredients
For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Toor dal200 g
- Mixed vegetables (drumstick, shallots, pumpkin, okra)400 g
- Tamarind2 tbsp
- Sambar powder2 tbsp
- Turmeric1/2 tsp
- Jaggery1 tsp
- Oil2 tbsp
- Mustard seeds1 tsp
- Curry leaves1 sprig
- Asafoetida1 pinch
- Coriander2 tbsp
- Salt1 1/2 tsp
Method
- DalPressure-cook toor dal with turmeric; mash.
- CookCook vegetables in tamarind water with sambar powder.
- CombineAdd dal; simmer 10 minutes.
- TemperTemper mustard, curry leaves and asafoetida.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 379 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 16.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 61.6 g |
| Fat | 12.4 g |
| Fibre | 23.1 g |
| Sugar | 5.3 g |
| Sodium | 478 mg |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g |
| Serving size | about 110 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Mustard. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.
Quick answers
How long does Sambar take to make?
About 1 h 5 min in total: 40 min of preparation and 25 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Sambar?
About 379 kcal per serving, with 16 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 110 g each.
Which allergens does Sambar contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Mustard. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Sambar from?
Sambar is a main course from India. South Indian lentil-vegetable stew with tamarind.