Subru Uncle's Signature South Indian Sambar Delight
Experience the warmth of South Indian home-cooked goodness with Subru Uncle's Signature Sambar Delight! This delightful veg curry has been a cherished family favorite for years and is sure to bring a taste of home to your kitchen. With a rich blend of flavors from various vegetables and aromatic spices, each bite is a warmth-filled journey. Perfectly paired with steaming hot rice and a dollop of yogurt, this dish is not just a meal but a heartwarming experience. Whether for a regular dinner or a potluck party, prepare to impress your guests with this vibrant, hearty sambar that evokes delightful culinary memories. Enjoy the delightful fragrance of spices wafting through your home as you prepare this traditional recipe that has stood the test of time!
6
Servings
140
Calories
22
Ingredients
Ingredients
Salt
4 teaspoons
Sambar Garam Masala Powder
2 1/4 tablespoons (MTR Madras Sambar Masala recommended)
Asafoetida Powder
1 1/2 tablespoons
Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)
1 cup (cleaned, washed, soaked, and drained)
Yams
1 1/2 cups (peeled, washed, and diced)
Potato
1 small (peeled, washed, and diced)
Garlic Cloves
5-6 (peeled, washed, and slit lengthwise)
Carrot
1 small (peeled, washed, and diced)
Flat Indian Beans (Guavar)
1/2 cup (washed, ends trimmed, and chopped into 1-inch pieces)
Vegetable Drumsticks
2 large (washed, peeled, ends trimmed and chopped into 2-inch pieces)
Water
3 cups
Turmeric Powder
2 teaspoons
Green Chilies
2 medium (washed and slit lengthwise)
Fresh Curry Leaves
20 (washed and torn)
Cumin Seeds
1 teaspoon
Mustard Seeds
1 teaspoon
Oil
5-6 tablespoons
Tomatoes
1 large (washed, peeled, and chopped)
Okra (Ladyfingers)
10-12 (washed and chopped into 1-inch pieces)
Whole Red Chilies
5
Tamarind Pulp
1/2 cup
Methi Seeds
1 teaspoon
Instructions
1
Start by soaking a few pieces of tamarind in 1.5 cups of hot water to prepare the tamarind pulp.
2
After about 10 minutes, squeeze the tamarind pieces to extract the pulp. The final volume should be around 0.5 cups of tamarind juice; this should be thicker than water.
3
In a saucepan, add the chopped okra (ladyfinger) to the tamarind juice and boil for about 5 minutes to reduce its stickiness. Set aside for later use.
4
In a large pot, heat 3 cups of water over medium-high flame and add the soaked and drained toor dal. Stir well and let it come to a boil.
5
Once boiling, lower the heat and incorporate the garlic cloves, diced yams, potato, carrot, flat beans, drumsticks, turmeric powder, asafoetida powder, salt, and sambar masala powder into the pot.
6
Carefully fold in the chopped tomatoes and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid. Cook until the vegetables are tender and the tomatoes have broken down, approximately 20-25 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, prepare the seasoning. In a non-stick frying pan, heat 5-6 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat.
8
Add the mustard seeds, methi seeds, and cumin seeds, allowing them to crackle and splutter.
9
Once spluttering stops, stir in the curry leaves, green chilies, and whole red chilies, frying for another 2 minutes.
10
Combine the seasoning with the simmering sambar, stirring well to blend. Adjust seasonings as necessary and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
11
Serve the steaming hot sambar alongside freshly cooked long-grain Basmati rice and low-fat plain yogurt if desired for a complete and satisfying meal!
Nutrition Information
22g
Carbs
8.3g
Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Subru Uncle's Signature South Indian Sambar Delight?
It is a traditional South Indian vegetable curry made with lentils, various vegetables, and aromatic spices, ideal for serving with rice.
How many servings does this sambar recipe yield?
This recipe makes 6 servings.
How many calories are in one serving of this sambar?
Each serving contains 140 calories.
Is this sambar recipe vegan-friendly?
Yes, this recipe is tagged as vegan.
Is this dish gluten-free?
Yes, this is a gluten-free recipe.
What type of lentils are used in this sambar?
The recipe uses 1 cup of yellow lentils, also known as Toor Dal.
How should the Toor Dal be prepared?
The lentils should be cleaned, washed, soaked, and drained before use.
How do I prepare the tamarind pulp?
Soak tamarind in 1.5 cups of hot water for 10 minutes, then squeeze to extract 0.5 cups of thick juice.
Why is the okra boiled in tamarind juice?
Boiling the okra in tamarind juice for 5 minutes helps reduce its stickiness.
Which brand of sambar masala is recommended?
MTR Madras Sambar Masala is the recommended choice for this recipe.
What vegetables are included in this recipe?
The vegetables include okra, yams, potato, carrot, flat Indian beans, vegetable drumsticks, and tomatoes.
How should the vegetable drumsticks be prepared?
They should be washed, peeled, ends trimmed, and chopped into 2-inch pieces.
What ingredients are used for the seasoning or tadka?
The seasoning consists of mustard seeds, methi seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, green chilies, and whole red chilies.
How much asafoetida powder is required?
The recipe calls for 1.5 tablespoons of asafoetida powder.
What is the carbohydrate content per serving?
Each serving contains 22g of carbohydrates.
How much fiber is provided per serving?
This dish provides 8.3g of fiber per serving.
How long should the vegetables cook in the pot?
The vegetables should be cooked covered for approximately 20-25 minutes until tender.
What is the recommended way to serve this sambar?
Serve it steaming hot with freshly cooked Basmati rice and optional low-fat plain yogurt.
How many garlic cloves are needed?
The recipe requires 5-6 garlic cloves, slit lengthwise.
How many green chilies should I use?
Use 2 medium green chilies, washed and slit lengthwise.
What amount of whole red chilies is used?
The recipe uses 5 whole red chilies for the seasoning.
How many curry leaves are included?
The recipe uses 20 fresh, torn curry leaves.
What is the total number of ingredients in this recipe?
There are 22 ingredients used in this recipe.
How much turmeric powder should be added?
Add 2 teaspoons of turmeric powder to the pot.
How much oil is needed for the seasoning?
The recipe calls for 5-6 tablespoons of oil.
How much salt is used in the recipe?
The recipe uses 4 teaspoons of salt.
What size should the flat Indian beans be cut?
They should be chopped into 1-inch pieces.
Is this sambar suitable for a potluck?
Yes, it is described as a potluck favorite that is sure to impress guests.
How much water is added to the large pot initially?
3 cups of water are used to boil the dal and vegetables.
How should the tomatoes be prepared?
One large tomato should be washed, peeled, and chopped.