Horsegram Sambar

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    South Indian • Tamil • Main Course Gravy

    Horsegram Sambar

    49 mins
    4 servings
    Cooked 300+ times recently
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    +−About this dish

    Horse gram sambar: pressure-cooked horse gram with roasted coconut, shallots, tamarind and sambar powder. Pair with rice.

    Ingredients · 17

    • 100 g Horse Gram (pressure cooked)
    • 2 tbsp Refined Oil
    • 0.5 tsp Mustard Seeds
    • 1 Dried Red Chilli
    • 0.25 tsp Hing
    • 10 leaves Curry Leaves (washed)
    • 3 g Ginger (peeled)
    • 40 g Sambar Onions/Shallots (cut)
    • 6 cloves Garlic (peeled)
    • 1 Green Chilli (stem removed)
    • 1.25 tbsp Sambar Powder
    • 1.25 tsp Salt
    • 0.25 tsp Turmeric
    • 1 piece Tomato (cut)
    • 0.75 tbsp Tamarind Paste
    • 20 g Grated Coconut
    • 2 stems Coriander Leaves

    Instructions

    1. 1

      Temper the spices

      • Add
      • Sautés
      • 1 min
      +−How

      Add refined oil, mustard seeds, dried red chilli, hing, and curry leaves to The Upliance jar. The device will sauté the spices on medium heat for 30 seconds to release their aroma.

    2. 2

      Chop and sauté aromatics

      • Add
      • Sautés
      • Stirs
      +−How

      Add ginger, onions, garlic, and green chilli to the jar. The device will now cut the vegetables automatically and sauté them on low heat with automatic stirring.

    3. 3

      Cook the masala base

      • Add
      • 5 min
      +−How

      Add tomatoes, sambar powder, turmeric, salt, tamarind paste, and grated coconut. The device will cook the mixture on medium heat for 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften.

    4. 4

      Simmer the Sambar

      • Add
      • Simmers
      • Serve
      • 35 min
      +−How

      Add the pressure-cooked horse gram dal and water to The Upliance jar. The device will simmer the stew on medium heat for approximately 35 minutes. The dish is ready; garnish with coriander leaves.

    Why this recipe works better with Upliance

    • No Chopping
    • Automatic Stirring
    • Precise Temperature at 120°C

    Nutritional Information

    387
    Calories
    38g
    Carbs
    4g
    Protein
    24g
    Fat

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