Methi (Fenugreek) Sambar Recipe

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Methi (Fenugreek) Sambar
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Directions:

  1. In a large nonstick frying pan put the first six ingredients and stir over medium heat until the chana dal is light brown. Remove and powder in a spice grinder.
  2. In a medium size sauce pan put the toor dal, rinse it, and add 2 cups water. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat. Cook for about one hour, adding more water as needed. The first 20 minutes I usually skim off the guck that comes to the surface. After about 45 minutes add the turmeric. By now you will probably need to reduce the heat to medium low. Cook until the individual dal pieces have dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Set aside.
  3. In a large nonstick frying pan put the oil, black mustard seeds, methi, and the red and green chilies. Heat over high heat until the mustard seeds start popping. Quickly reduce heat to medium. Stir in the hing and curry leaves.
  4. Add the mixed vegetables (carrots, green beans, tomato, potato, zucchini etc. as desired) and stir for about one minute. Add 2 cups water and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
  5. Add the powdered spices and stir to blend.
  6. Add the tamarind concentrate and stir to blend.
  7. Add the cooked dal. Add salt to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, adding water if needed, for another 5-10 minutes.
  8. Check to make sure that no more salt or tamarind concentrate is needed.
  9. Remove from heat and garnish with the cilantro.
  10. If desired, you may increase the amount of vegetables in the sambar.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 290.98 Kcal (1218 kJ)
Calories from fat 189.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.05g 32%
Cholesterol 0.21mg 0%
Sodium 23.77mg 1%
Potassium 242.78mg 5%
Total Carbs 21.72g 7%
Sugars 2.43g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2.67g 11%
Protein 6.48g 13%
Vitamin C 69.7mg 116%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 23.1mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 257.46 Kcal (1078 kJ)
Calories from fat 167.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.63g 32%
Cholesterol 0.18mg 0%
Sodium 21.03mg 1%
Potassium 214.82mg 5%
Total Carbs 19.22g 7%
Sugars 2.15g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2.37g 11%
Protein 5.73g 13%
Vitamin C 61.7mg 116%
Iron 1.6mg 10%
Calcium 20.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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