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sambar recipe in 10 minutes
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Sambar recipe in 10 minutes | Instant sambar recipe

Sambar recipe in 10 minutes. Quick and easy to make healthy sambar made easily in pressure cooker
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: main
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4
Calories: 42kcal
Author: Harini

Ingredients

To roast and grind

  • 1/4 cup pigeon peas
  • 3 teaspoons coriander seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1/8 teaspoon methi seeds
  • 1 tablespoon channa dal
  • 4-6 dried red chilies
  • 2 teaspoons oil

Other ingredients for sambar

  • 20 shallots chopped
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • 1 bell pepper cubed
  • 3 tablespoons thick tamarind juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 10 curry leaves
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • Salt
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a pressure cooker. Once the oil is hot fry 3 teaspoons coriander seeds, 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, 1/8 teaspoon methi seeds, 1 tablespoon channa dal, 4-6 dried red chilies. Fry till golden brown. Now add 1/4 cup toor dal and saute for 2 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Reserve the oil in the same cooker.
  • Once cooled down, grind the fried ingredients into a thick paste. Add just enough water to make a paste.
  • Now heat the reserved oil again i the same cooker. temper with mustard seeds and curry leaves. Add shallots, chopped tomatoes and chopped bell peppers. Saute for 2 minutes. Add turmeric powder and saute well. Add the tamarind extract and mix well.
  • Add the ground masala and mix thoroughly. Add 2 cups water and required salt. Mix well and close the cooker. pressure cook for 10 minutes or up to 4 whistles. Once the pressure is released check the consistency of sambar. If it is too thick for your liking add 1/4-1/2 cup water and bring to a boil. Add cilantro leaves and serve sambar with rice.

Notes

1. You can make the spice blend the previous night. Store in airtight container in fridge.
2. You can use a mix of toor dal and moong dal.
3. Use veggies of choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 50.3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.6mg