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Traditional Tamil Sambar
A wholesome Indian recipe crafted for health-conscious eating: nutritious, delicious, and easy to make at home.
⏱20 minsPrep Time
🔥35 minsCook Time
⏰55 minsTotal Time
👥4Serves
gut-healthdiabetic-friendly
Toor dal, tamarind, vegetables and a proper sambar powder temper — the everyday South Indian stew for rice, idli or dosa.
Ingredients
How to Make It
1
Cook dal soft; mash. Cook vegetables with turmeric in water.
2
Add tamarind water and sambar powder; simmer. Mix in dal.
3
Temper mustard, curry leaves and hing; pour over sambar.
Nutrition per serving
160kcal
Protein8g
Carbohydrates24g
Fat4g
Fibre6g
* Approximate values per serving
Health Benefits
Lentil-vegetable stew is naturally high-fibre and filling. Tamarind tang lets you keep salt moderate.
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Pro Tips
- →Balance tamarind — start mild.
- →Don’t boil hard after tempering.
- →Fresh curry leaves matter.
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Variations
- 1Use homemade roasted sambar powder.
- 2Add shallots for small-onion sambar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Burnt spices or old powder — roast gently.
Simmer uncovered or mash more dal in.
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