Sambar
South Indian Cuisine • Recommended for : Snacks
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Oct 10, 2025
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About This Recipe
South Indian lentil and vegetable stew with tamarind and spices
Recipe Details
Ingredients
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Cooking Instructions
10 steps
Pressure cook toor dal with water and turmeric for 3 whistles until soft.
In another pot, cook all vegetables with water until tender.
Mash the dal and add to the cooked vegetables.
Add tamarind pulp, sambar powder, and salt. Mix well.
Simmer for 10 minutes, adding water for desired consistency.
Heat oil in a small pan for tempering.
Add mustard seeds, let them splutter.
Add curry leaves and asafoetida.
Pour this tempering over the sambar.
Garnish with coriander and serve hot with rice, idli, or dosa.
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Recipe Health Summary
Aggregated nutritional insights from all ingredients used in this recipe.
Bioactive Compounds by Ingredients
Quercetin
Reduces inflammation and supports heart health
Sulfur Compounds
Boost immunity and detoxification
Anthocyanins
Support cardiovascular health
Benefits Declaration: This nutritional summary has been automatically generated by MealBourne's Health Intelligence tool by analyzing the ingredients used in this recipe. It serves as an informative guide when creator-provided nutrition data is unavailable.
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