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Easy 1 hr 14 min~260 kcal 8/10
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Sambar
Toor dal, tamarind, vegetables, and toasted spices cook into South India's everyday lentil staple.
Medium⏱️ 56 min📖 1 min readServes 4~300 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 38 min cook
- #One-Pot
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 56 min- Prep18 min
- Cooking38 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 1.5 glass(~300 ml) Toor dal
- 5 glass(~1000 ml) Water
- 1.5 tbsp(~23 ml) Tamarind paste
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Turmeric
- 8 pcs Shallots
- 1 pcs Carrot
- 150 g Green beans
- 2 pcs Tomatoes
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Sambar powder
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Mustard seeds
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Fenugreek seeds
- 10 pcs Curry leaves
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the toor dal and put it in a pot with water and turmeric.
- 2
Cook the dal for 25 minutes, until very soft.
25 min25:00 - 3
Chop the carrot, green beans, and tomatoes.
- 4
Add the vegetables, shallots, and salt to the pot and boil for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 5
Stir in the tamarind paste and sambar powder.
- 6
In a separate pan, heat the oil and pop the mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and curry leaves for 1 minute.
1 min01:00 - 7
Add the spiced oil to the pot and boil for 5 more minutes.
5 min05:00 - 8
If the consistency is thick, loosen with half a cup of hot water and serve.
💡 Tip: Adding tamarind after the lentils soften helps the dal cook faster.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with idli, dosa, or plain rice.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~300
kcal calories
17
g protein
47
g carbs
7
g fat
Protein 21%Carbs 59%Fat 20%
GI 20 · Low GIGL 9 · Low GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Mustard
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Sambar make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Sambar take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 38 minutes; 56 minutes in total.Is Sambar difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Sambar have?
Approximately 300 kcal per serving. Protein: 17g, carbs: 47g, fat: 7g.Which allergens does Sambar contain?
This recipe contains Mustard. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Sambar belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.How many ingredients does Sambar need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
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