Sambar Recipe

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Sambar
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Directions:

  1. Place toor dal, turmeric, salt, asoefetida and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until dal is cooked, adding water if it evaporates, for about 30-45 minutes.
  2. Place tempering ingredients in a small saute pan and heat until curry leaves begin to sputter, then add to dal soup.
  3. Mix tamarind paste with hot water and the strain through a sieve, pressing with the back of a spoon to get all the pulp.
  4. Place ingredients for sambar in the pan with the soup and top up with water to cover. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender, adjusting water amount to your liking. If drumsticks are woody, discard them before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 242.11 Kcal (1014 kJ)
Calories from fat 142.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.8g 24%
Sodium 269.56mg 11%
Potassium 130.62mg 3%
Total Carbs 17.73g 6%
Sugars 2.73g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.06g 8%
Protein 8.94g 18%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 62.1mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 153.52 Kcal (643 kJ)
Calories from fat 90.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.02g 24%
Sodium 170.92mg 11%
Potassium 82.82mg 3%
Total Carbs 11.24g 6%
Sugars 1.73g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.31g 8%
Protein 5.67g 18%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.2mg 11%
Calcium 39.4mg 6%

* 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

  • 5.7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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