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Indian Udupi Sambar Recipe

A traditional South Indian dish, Udupi Sambar is a flavorful and aromatic lentil-based stew made with a variety of vegetables and spices.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Toor Dal (Pigeon Pea Lentils)
  • 1 cup Mixed Vegetables (Carrot, Beans, Potato) chopped
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 medium Tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Tamarind Pulp
  • 2 tablespoons Sambar Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Oil
  • 1 pinch Asafoetida (Hing)
  • 1 sprig Curry Leaves
  • to taste Salt
  • 2 cups Water

Instructions 

  1. 1. Wash the toor dal and cook it in a pressure cooker with 2 cups of water until soft.
  2. 2. In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add asafoetida and curry leaves.
  3. 3. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Then add tomatoes and cook until soft.
  4. 4. Add chopped vegetables, turmeric powder, sambar powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for a few minutes.
  5. 5. Add tamarind pulp and cooked dal to the pan. Mix well and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  6. 6. Adjust the consistency by adding water if needed. Simmer for another 5 minutes and turn off the heat.
  7. 7. Serve hot with rice or idli.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Sambar, South Indian, Udupi
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