Arhar Dal Sambar
Arhar Dal Sambar is a delicious and nutritious South Indian dish made with arhar dal (pigeon pea lentils) cooked in a tangy tamarind and tomato-based gravy, infused with a blend of aromatic spices. Ingredients: Tamarind, Arhar dal, Cumin seeds, Red chilli powder, Green chilli, Mustard seeds, Salt, Hing, Sambar cucumber, Turmeric powder, Tomato, Curry leaves, Onion, Coriander, Cooking oil
40min
Cook Time
4
Servings
Recipe
210 kCal
Recipe
1
Wash 200 grams of arhar dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain the water and set aside.
2
In a pressure cooker, add the soaked arhar dal, 1 liter of water, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 3-4 whistles or until the dal is soft and mushy.
3
In a separate bowl, soak 50 grams of tamarind in 1/2 cup of warm water for 10 minutes. Squeeze the tamarind to extract the pulp and strain it to remove any seeds or fibers. Set the tamarind extract aside.
4
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then, add 1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds, 1/4 teaspoon of asafoetida, and a few curry leaves.
5
Add 1 finely chopped onion and 2 chopped green chilies to the pan. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
6
Add 2 chopped tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of red chili powder, and 2 teaspoons of sambar powder. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the spices are well-blended.
7
Add the tamarind extract and 1 cup of water to the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
8
Add the cooked arhar dal to the pan and mix well. Adjust the consistency by adding water if needed. Simmer for another 5-7 minutes.
9
Garnish the sambar with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or idli.
Nutrition
210
kCal
11 g
Protein
5 g
Fat
32 g
Carbs
50 g of Tamarind
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200 g of Arhar Dal
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½ tsp of Cumin Seeds
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1 tsp of Red Chilli Powder
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2 Green Chillies
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1 tsp of Mustard Seeds
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2 Tomatoes
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