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Onion Sambaar

Onion Sambaar recipe

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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Difficulty Intermediate
Time
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
  • 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

Amount Per Serving
Calories 150kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g10%
Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
Sugars 5g
Protein 4g8%

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

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