Sambhar
by Tarla Dalal

The aromatic flavours of this traditional South Indian dish are truly irresistible. The speciality of this sambhar is that it is made with minimal oil and loads of vegetables which enhance its nutritive value. When served hot with Nutritious Stuffed Idlis, it makes a meal that is very hard to resist. Alternatively, relish this sambhar with steamed rice to make a wholesome meal.

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Sambhar recipe - How to make Sambhar

For the sambhar
1 cup toovar (arhar) dal
1 onion, chopped
2 brinjals, cubed
1 drumstick (saijan ki phalli / saragavo), cut into 50 mm. (2") pieces
1 potato, cubed
1 tomato , chopped
1 tbsp tamarind (imli) pulp
salt to taste

For the sambhar masala paste
4 to 6 whole dry kashmiri red chillies, broken into pieces
1 tbsp coriander (dhania) seeds
1 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
1 tbsp toovar (arhar) dal
1 tbsp chana dal (split Bengal gram)
1 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils)
1 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)

For the tempering
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
6 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1 tsp oil

Method

For the sambhar masala paste

Roast all the ingredients in a non-stick pan for 4 to 5 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
Grind to a fine paste in a blender using a little water. Keep aside.

How to proceed

Clean and wash the toovar dal.
Pressure cook the dal, onion, brinjals, drumstick and potato with 2 cups of water.
Then add the tomato, tamarind pulp, sambhar masala paste, salt and 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
Prepare the tempering by heating the oil in a non-stick pan and frying the mustard seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida until the mustard seeds crackle.
Add to the sambhar and simmer for 10 minutes.
Serve hot.

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per

Energy	151 cal
Protein	8.4 g
Carbohydrates	25.9 g
Fiber	5.1 g
Fat	1.6 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	15.5 mg

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Reviews

VIVEK

on 01 Jul 21 03:40 PM

Tarla Dalal

01 Jul 21 07:59 PM

Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

hari vaudrey

on 06 Jul 19 06:16 PM

Can you do a video of making sambar please x

Tarla Dalal

08 Jul 19 10:11 AM

Hari, here is the video link. https://www.tarladalal.com/Sambar-Recipe-South-Indian-Homemade-Sambar-Recipe-1557r

kiran

on 09 Mar 18 06:17 PM

mam i want to know can we make sambar masala paare and store it for next time sambar making

Tarla Dalal

10 Mar 18 08:49 AM

Hi Kiran, Yes you can..store it in the fridge....

Subhangi

on 06 Mar 18 08:11 PM

Good recipe mam, tried it everyone liked thank you

Tarla Dalal

07 Mar 18 08:45 AM

Hi, Thank you for your kind words...do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them...happy cooking !!

Roger Kocher

on 01 Aug 17 01:57 AM

Your sambhar recipe calls for 2 brinjals, cubed. I am wondering how big the brinjals are since they come in many different varieties. Also do you use the whole drumstick,inner and outer parts? Thank you for your advice.