Onion Sambaar

Sambaar is a popular South Indian dish that is made with a combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices. It is often served with rice or idli.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Onion Sambaar

Cooking Method: Boiling, Tempering Cuisine: South Indian Courses: Gluten free, Lunch, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 0.5 cup Toor dal
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Tomato
• 2 count Green chili
• 1 sprig Curry leaves
• 1 tablespoon Tamarind paste
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon Sambar powder
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 pinch Asafoetida
• 2 tablespoon Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 cups Water

Instructions

1. Pressure cook the toor dal with 2 cups of water until soft and mushy.
2. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they crackle, add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves.
3. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
4. Add chopped tomatoes, green chilies, and sauté until tomatoes are soft.
5. Add turmeric powder, sambar powder, and salt. Mix well.
6. Add tamarind paste and cook for a minute.
7. Add cooked dal to the pan and mix well. If needed, add additional water to adjust the consistency.
8. Bring the sambaar to a boil and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
9. Serve hot with rice or idli.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 5g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.