Instant Pot Sambar Recipe: Simple & Flavorful

This Instant Pot Sambar recipe is a simple and flavorful South Indian dish made with toor dal, mixed vegetables, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine South Indian

Servings people

Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients:

Main Ingredients

1 cup toor dal (split pigeon peas)
1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, potatoes, beans)
1 onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 green chilies, slit
0.5 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp sambar powder
1 tbsp tamarind paste (size of a small lemon)
to taste Salt
as needed Water
for garnish Fresh coriander leaves

Instructions:

Rinse the toor dal and set aside.
In the Instant Pot, add the toor dal, mixed vegetables, onion, tomatoes, green chilies, turmeric powder, sambar powder, tamarind paste, salt, and water.
Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and pressure cook on high for 10 minutes.
Once done, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then manually release the remaining pressure.
Open the lid, stir well, and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Serve hot with rice or idli.

Notes:

This sambar is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed with various South Indian staples like rice, idli, or dosa.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Indian Cuisine, Instant Pot, Sambar

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