Keerai Sambar Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Keerai Sambar is a South Indian lentil soup made with a variety of greens like spinach, amaranth, or fenugreek leaves. It is a nutritious and flavorful dish that is typically served with rice or idli. The sambar is prepared by cooking lentils with a mix of vegetables, tamarind pulp, and a special blend of spices. The greens are added towards the end and cooked until wilted. This comforting and wholesome dish is a popular choice for lunch or dinner.

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Ingredients for Keerai Sambar Recipe

  • 1/4 cup Tuvar Dal
  • 1/2 cup Mixed Greens
  • 1/4 Onion, Chopped
  • 1/4 Tomato, Chopped
  • 1/4 piece Drumstick, Cut In Ces
  • 1/4 Carrot, Chopped
  • 1/4 Brinjal, Chopped
  • 1/4 tablespoon Tamarind Pulp
  • 1/2 tablespoon Sambar Powder
  • As required Salt To Taste
  • as needed For Tempering
  • 1/2 tablespoon Oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1/2 Dried Red Chilies
  • as required Fresh Coriander Leaves For Garnish

Directions: Keerai Sambar Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.Pressure cook lentils with water, turmeric, and salt until soft and mushy.
  • STEP 2.In a separate pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves.
  • STEP 3.Add onions, tomatoes, and vegetables like drumsticks, carrots, or brinjal to the pan.
  • STEP 4.Cook the vegetables until tender, then add tamarind pulp, sambar powder, and salt.
  • STEP 5.Add the cooked lentils to the pan and simmer for a few minutes.
  • STEP 6.Add the greens like spinach or amaranth leaves and cook until wilted.
  • STEP 7.Prepare a tempering by heating oil and frying mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and dried red chilies.
  • STEP 8.Pour the tempering over the sambar and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
  • STEP 9.Serve hot with rice or idli.

Cooking Tips

  • You can use a mix of different greens or choose your favorite one for the sambar.
  • Adjust the consistency of the sambar by adding more or less water according to your preference.
  • For added flavor, you can roast and grind the sambar spices at home.
  • If you don't have sambar powder, you can substitute it with a mix of red chili powder, coriander powder, and turmeric powder.

Storage and Serving

  • Leftover sambar can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat the sambar in a pan or microwave before serving.
  • Serve the sambar with steamed rice, idli, dosa, or vada for a complete meal.
Nutrition
value
244
calories per serving
4 g Fat17 g Protein31 g Carbs30 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    4g
  • Protein
    17g
  • Carbs
    31g
  • Fiber
    30g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    31g
  • Protein
    17g
  • Fiber
    30g

Fats

  • Fat
    4g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    234mg
  • Iron
    19mg
  • Vitamin A
    5211mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    406mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    156mg
  • Vitamin E
    5mg
  • Copper
    1mcg
  • Magnesium
    422mg
  • Manganese
    2mg
  • Phosphorus
    249mg
  • Selenium
    31mcg
  • Zinc
    6mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp