🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Sambar

Name: Sambar
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: to taste Salt; 2 tbsp Ghee; 2 cups Rice; 2 tbsp Tamarind Paste; 1 cup Mixed Vegetables; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 1 cup Yellow Split Peas; 2 Drumstick (Moringa)

🇮🇳 Indian

A quiet classic from the south Indian tiffin room — soft, buttery with pepper, and made to be eaten hot off the steam. Ready in 40 minutes including prep. Ready in 40 minutes including prep.

Prep 20 min Cook 20 min Serves 3 Easy

Ingredients

Saltto taste
Ghee2 tbsp
Rice2 cups
Tamarind Paste2 tbsp
Mixed Vegetables1 cup
Black Pepper1 tsp
Yellow Split Peas1 cup
Drumstick (Moringa)2

Instructions

1
Prepare the batter or base with the rice and seasonings.
2
Steam or cook per the style — covered, gentle heat, until just set.
3
Serve hot with coconut chutney.

Chef's tip

Fermented batter smells faintly sour and lifts with a spoon — trust your nose.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Easy & Tasty Sambar Recipe/ How To Make Sambar/ Sambar · on YouTube