Sambar Rice, Sambar Sadam makes 1800 gms total weight, serves 4,  with 450 grams per serving.

430 calories for 1 serving of Sambar Rice, Sambar Sadam, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrates 72.9g, Protein 13.2g, Fat 9.7g. Find how much fibre, iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, folic acid is present in Sambar Rice, Sambar Sadam

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sambar rice recipe is a combination of rice, sambar, vegetables and sambar sadam masala. 

A traditional one-dish meal from the kitchens of Tamil Nadu, the Sambar Rice is enjoyed so much by them that it is made on special occasions as well as lazy weekends! 

They need no reason or occasion to make Sambar Rice – if they feel like it, they make it, end of discussion! In fact, in many households, Sambar Riceaccompanied by papad and a curry of crisp, shallow-fried potatoes is a taken-for-granted Sunday menu. 

With loads of veggies, a tongue-tickling spice paste and cooked dal, this rice dish is deeply satisfying. A dash of tamarind gives an exciting tang to this amazing dish. 

Lace the Sambar Rice generously with ghee, and serve it piping hot with crisp papad. You can also serve it with Curry Leaves Chutney Powder or Fried Coconut Chutney.

Is Sambar Rice, Sambar Sadam healthy?

Yes and No, on if sambar rice is healthy. This could almost be a meal by itself if made using brown rice. 

What's good ?

Toor Dal (tuvar dal, arhar dal, toovar dal) : Toor dal is rich in proteins, the building block of good health. It is High in fiber and diabetic and heart friendly also. Being an excellent source of folic acid, pregnant women must include toor dal in their daily diet. Being an excellent source of fibre it helps in preventing and relieving gastric problems like constipation. See detailed benefits of toor dal. 

Carrots (gajjar) : Carrots have the nutrient Beta Carotene which is a form of Vitamin A, helps prevent deterioration of the eye as one gets older and prevents night blindness. Carrot is great for the eyes.They relieve constipation, lower blood pressure, have fibre and lower cholesterol. Read the 11 super benefiits of carrots and why to include them in your daily diet.

Red Pumpkin ( kaddu, bhopla) :  A cup of pumpkin cubes fulfils your day’s requirement of Vitamin A (5526 mcg), thus making it a super food for your eyes. Kaddu  can be included in safe amounts or restricted amounts by diabetics. The magical combo of antioxidants and Vitamins A and Vitamin C  create a shield against cancer cells. The antioxidants help reducing LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) from oxidizing and clogging the blood vessels, which if persists would increase the risk of heart disease. Read is pumpkin healthy? 

Tomatoes ( Cherry tomatoes, Yellow tomatoes ) : Tomatoes are extremely rich source of Lycopene. Tomatoes are a powerful antioxidant, super rich in Vitamin C, good for heart. Tomatoes are a Pregnant woman's friend and are rich in Folate or Folic Acid which helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially red blood cells. Read about 13 amazing benefits of tomatoes.  

Suggestion :

Brown Rice : The glycemic indiex of brown rice is lower than white rice Therefore, brown rice is good for people with diabetes if consumed in limited quantities. Being a good source of fibre that reduces high cholesterol levels and prevents atherosclerosis and good for  your heart. It can be opted by people on weight loss occasionally in very small quantities along with some vegetables. It is rich in thiamine and niacin, which are involved in energy metabolism reactions. See article is brown rice good for you? 

Can Diabetics, Heart patients and over weight individuals have sambar rice?

This sambar rice needs to be modified for individuals with health problems. Replace the white rice with brown rice.  Have this as an occasional treat only under your doctors advice. When adding rice try and avoid any other carbohydrate in the same meal. 

Can healtby individuals have sambar rice?

Yes.