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Indian Beetroot Sambar Recipe

A delicious and nutritious South Indian dish made with beetroot and lentils.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Toor Dal (Pigeon Peas)
  • 1 medium Beetroot peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 medium Tomatoes chopped
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sambar Powder
  • to taste Salt

Tempering

  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1 pinch Asafoetida (Hing)
  • 1 sprig Curry Leaves

Instructions 

  1. 1. Wash the toor dal and pressure cook it with 2 cups of water and turmeric powder until soft.
  2. 2. In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and asafoetida. Let them splutter.
  3. 3. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
  4. 4. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy.
  5. 5. Add chopped beetroot and cook for a few minutes.
  6. 6. Add the cooked dal, sambar powder, salt, and water. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  7. 7. Add curry leaves and let it cook for another 2 minutes.
  8. 8. Serve hot with rice or idli.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Beetroot Sambar, South Indian, Vegetarian
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