Delicious Sambar Rice Recipe

Hari Baskar

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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