Delicious Sambar Rice Recipe
Hari Baskar
over 1 year ago
Sambar rice is a flavorful and nutritious dish made with rice, lentils, and vegetables cooked in a spicy and tangy sambar masala. It is a popular South Indian dish that is easy to make and perfect for a satisfying meal.
Cooking Time
30 minutes
Serving Size
4 servings
Nutrition Per Serving
Cal
300
Protein
10g
Fat
5g
Sat Fat
1g
Carbs
55g
Chole
0mg
Fiber
8g
Sugar
5g
Sodium
500mg
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- 1/2 cup toor dal (split pigeon peas)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 drumstick, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup tamarind pulp
- 2 tablespoons sambar powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 dried red chilies
- A few curry leaves
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash the rice and dal together and soak them in water for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves. Saute for a minute.
- Add chopped onions and saute until they turn translucent.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft.
- Add chopped vegetables, sambar powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Drain the soaked rice and dal and add them to the pressure cooker. Mix well with the vegetables.
- Add tamarind pulp and 4 cups of water. Mix well and close the pressure cooker.
- Cook for 3-4 whistles or until the rice and dal are cooked completely.
- Once the pressure is released, open the cooker and mix the sambar rice gently.
- Serve hot with papad or raita.
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