Vegetable Sambar

Make vegetable sambar with measured ingredients and the step-by-step method below. This Tamil Nadu recipe serves 4.

Approximate total time: 40 min.

Thedietco serving tip

For a balanced plate, add a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables and a suitable source of protein; adjust starchy portions to individual needs.

Portions are general suggestions. Discuss individual needs, allergies and relevant medical conditions with a qualified dietitian. Measurements: 1 cup is approximately 240 mL; ingredients are raw unless stated otherwise.

Illustrative serving; ingredients and appearance may differ. Photo: File:Idli Sambar Food by Ms Ujwala Kasambe DSCN9744 (2).jpg by Dr. Raju Kasambe · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.

Servings

4 servings

Cuisine

Indian · Tamil Nadu

Ingredients

• Toor dal 3/4 cup (140 g)
• Drumstick or carrot 1 cup
• Pumpkin 1 cup
• Tomato 1
• Tamarind pulp 1 tbsp
• Sambar powder 1 1/2 tbsp
• Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
• Oil 1 tsp
• Curry leaves 8
• Water as needed
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Cook washed dal with turmeric and water until soft; mash lightly.
2. Simmer vegetables with tomato and water until almost tender.
3. Add cooked dal, tamarind, sambar powder and salt; boil 8 minutes.
4. Temper mustard and curry leaves in oil; pour over sambar and serve.