Sambar
South Indian Cuisine • Recommended for : Snacks
Views
1.7K
Published
Oct 10, 2025
Likes
158
Comments
0
About This Recipe
South Indian lentil and vegetable stew with tamarind and spices
Recipe Details
Ingredients
💡 Tip: Click on any ingredient to view its nutritional information and healthy substitutions!
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.
💡 Tip: Click each step as you complete it to track your progress. The progress bar above shows how far you've come!
Ingredient Nutritional Overview
General nutrient highlights based on standard culinary reference profiles of the ingredients used.
Natural Food Compounds by Ingredient
Quercetin
Reduces inflammation and supports heart health
Sulfur Compounds
Boost immunity and detoxification
Anthocyanins
Support cardiovascular health
Nutritional & Wellness Disclaimer: Nutrient highlights and food-compound notes above are automated general culinary summaries derived from individual raw ingredient reference data (such as ICMR-NIN / USDA). Cooking methods, portion sizes, and added fats alter final nutritional content. This information is for general food education only and is not medical or clinical health advice.
Save this recipe and plan what to cook next
Find more community-shared recipes, save cooking ideas, and organize meals for the week with the MealBourne recipe app and meal planner.
Get the MealBourne appSubscribe to channels to see their latest recipes
Explore Channels
Community Comments
Comments (0)
Sign in to comment on this recipe