Delicious Sambar Delight
Tintu Mon
about 1 year ago
A flavorful and comforting South Indian dish made with lentils and vegetables.
Cooking Time
30 minutes
Serving Size
4 servings
Nutrition Per Serving
Cal
200
Protein
10g
Fat
5g
Sat Fat
1g
Carbs
35g
Chole
0mg
Fiber
8g
Sugar
5g
Sodium
500mg
Ingredients
- 1 cup toor dal (split pigeon peas)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, drumsticks, etc.)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 green chilies, slit
- 1 tablespoon sambar powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
- A few curry leaves
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Salt to taste
- Water as required
Instructions
- Wash the toor dal and pressure cook it with 2 cups of water until soft and mushy.
- In a separate pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves.
- Add chopped onions and green chilies. Saute until onions turn translucent.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft.
- Add the mixed vegetables, sambar powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add water and cover the pan. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Once the vegetables are cooked, add the cooked dal and mix well. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed.
- Simmer the sambar for a few minutes to allow the flavors to blend together.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or idli.
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