Subru Uncle's Delicious's Indian Sambar Veg Curry We All Love Recipe

This family-favorite South Indian Sambar recipe, perfected over 13 years by Subru Uncle (a former Oman hotel chef!), is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Imagine the rich aroma of spices filling your kitchen as you create this authentic, flavorful curry. Served hot with rice, it's a complete meal that's perfect for everyday dinners or special occasions – it even disappears quickly at potlucks! Learn Subru Uncle's secret to a gold-star sambar and elevate your Indian cooking today. Pairs perfectly with our recipe #17933 (presumably rasam).

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 105 mins
Calories 517.7 kcal
Protein 35g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Subru Uncle's Delicious's Indian Sambar Veg Curry We All Love

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How to Make Subru Uncle's Delicious's Indian Sambar Veg Curry We All Love

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds and 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; sauté until they splutter (about 30 seconds).
  2. Add 1 large onion (finely chopped), 2 green chilies (finely chopped), and 1 inch ginger (grated); sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
  3. Stir in 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 tablespoon coriander powder, 1 tablespoon chili powder, and 1 teaspoon cumin powder. Sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add 1 cup toor dal (split pigeon peas), rinsed, and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the dal is cooked and soft.
  5. Add 1 cup chopped vegetables (e.g., eggplant, drumsticks, okra, carrots – your choice!), 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes, 1/4 cup tamarind pulp (or 1 tablespoon tamarind paste dissolved in 1/4 cup water), and salt to taste.
  6. Simmer for another 20 minutes, allowing the vegetables to cook and the flavors to meld.
  7. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida (hing), 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice just before serving.
  8. Serve hot with steamed rice. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

98 g

Sugar

65g

Fat

12g

Carbs

24g