30 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
—Rating
Nutrition facts
220 kcalCalories
10 gProtein
30 gCarbs
7 gFat
Approximate values estimated by AI
Quick Vegetable Sambar
70% authentic · Indian
A simplified version of sambar, using readily available vegetables and pre-made sambar powder for a faster preparation.
Ingredients
Servings4
- Toor dal1/2 cup
- Mixed vegetables1 cup, chopped (e.g., carrots, beans, peas, potato)
- Onion1/2, chopped
- Tomato1, chopped
- Sambar powder2-3 tbsp
- Turmeric powder1/4 tsp
- Mustard seeds1 tsp
- Curry leaves1 sprig
- Oil1 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Wateras needed
- Fresh corianderfor garnish
Steps
- 1
Pressure cook toor dal until mushy. Mash and set aside.
- 2
In a pot, combine chopped vegetables, onion, tomato, sambar powder, turmeric powder, salt, and enough water to cover. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- 3
Add the cooked dal to the vegetable mixture. Mix well and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 4
Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Once mustard seeds splutter, pour the tempering over the sambar.
- 5
Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.
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