Pumpkin Sambar
Pumpkin Sambar is a delicious and nutritious South Indian dish made with pumpkin, lentils, and a blend of aromatic spices. It is a perfect accompaniment to rice, idli, or dosa. Ingredients: Pumpkin, Salt, Curry leaves, Onion, Coriander, Turmeric powder, Mustard seeds, Tomato, Hing, Sambar cucumber, Arhar dal, Dry red chilli, Green chilli, Cooking oil
40min
Cook Time
4
Servings
Recipe
210 kCal
Recipe
1
Wash and soak 100 grams of toor dal (split pigeon peas) in water for 30 minutes. Drain the water and set aside.
2
Peel and chop 500 grams of pumpkin into 2-inch cubes.
3
In a pressure cooker, add the soaked toor dal, chopped pumpkin, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, and 500 ml of water. Cook for 3-4 whistles on medium flame. Allow the pressure to release naturally.
4
In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds and let them splutter.
5
Add 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing), 1 sprig of curry leaves, and 2-3 dry red chilies. Sauté for a few seconds.
6
Add 1 finely chopped onion and 2 chopped green chilies. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
7
Add 1 chopped tomato and cook until it turns soft and mushy.
8
Add 1 tablespoon of sambar powder and sauté for a minute.
9
Pour the cooked dal and pumpkin mixture into the pan. Add salt to taste and mix well.
10
Add 500 ml of water and bring the sambar to a boil. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until the flavors blend well.
11
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
Nutrition
210
kCal
9 g
Protein
6 g
Fat
32 g
Carbs
Salt to taste
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½ tsp of Turmeric Powder
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2 Green Chillies
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