Sambar recipe
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
15min
Total Time
30min

A traditional South Indian lentil and vegetable stew.

Ingredients

6 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl)
  • 1tbsp
    mustard
  • 1tbsp
    jeera
  • 1/2tbsp
    turmeric
  • 2piece
    byadagi chillies
  • 10
    slice garlic
  • 1/2piece
    chopped onion
  • 150g
    toor dal
  • 100g
    green gram dal
  • 2piece
    tomato
  • 3piece
    green chilies
  • 1/2piece
    lemon size soaked tamarind
  • Salt to taste
  • Jaggery to taste
  • 1tbsp
    sambar powder

How to make Sambar

  1. Cook the toor dal and green gram dal, onion, tomato, green chilies until soft.

  2. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and jeera. Let them splutter.

  3. Add turmeric, byadagi chillies, and garlic slices. Sauté for a minute.

  4. Add the cooked dal mixture to the pan.

  5. Add soaked tamarind, salt, jaggery, and sambar powder. Mix well.

  6. Let the sambar simmer for 10-15 minutes.

  7. Serve hot with rice or idli.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Adjust the consistency of the sambar by adding water as needed.

  2. You can add vegetables like drumsticks and potatoes for added flavor.