How long does Bangalore Sambar take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Bangalore Sambar serve?

6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Bangalore Sambar vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Bangalore Sambar?

½ cup Toor Dal, 5 grams Tamarind, ¼ cup Coconut, 3 Byadgi Red Chilli, 4 Dry Red Chilli, 6 Small Onion (Shallots), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Bangalore Sambar?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Bangalore Sambar?

About 154 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Bangalore Sambar

Name: Bangalore Sambar
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Karnataka
Ingredients: ½ cup Toor Dal; 1 cup Water; 2 tsp Groundnut oil; ½ inch Cinnamon; 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds; 1 tbsp Chana Dal; 3 Byadgi Red Chilli; 4 Dry Red Chilli; 6 Small Onion (Shallots); 2 Tomato, Chopped; 5 grams Tamarind; ¼ cup Water; 1 tsp Groundnut oil; 10 Small Onion (Shallots); 1 tbsp Jaggery; 1½ tsp Salt; ¼ cup Coconut, Grated; ¼ cup Water

30 min
not spicy
Serves 6

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Sambar, Tiffin Sambar, Sweet Sambar · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dal Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Bangalore sambar, or tiffin sambar: toor dal with tamarind, jaggery and a paste of roasted Byadgi chillies and coconut. Serves 6, 30 min plus soaking, video.

Low calorie

Good for: Tamil New Year, Onam

Ingredients

14 items

6 people

Toor Dal½ cup
Water1½ cup
Groundnut oil3 tsp
Cinnamon½ inch
Coriander Seeds1 tbsp
Chana Dal1 tbsp
Byadgi Red Chilli3
Dry Red Chilli4
Small Onion (Shallots)16
Tomato, Chopped2
Tamarind5 grams
Jaggery1 tbsp
Salt1½ tsp
Coconut, Grated¼ cup

Contains: groundnut.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	154kcal	924kcal
Protein	5.9g	35g
Carbohydrate	23g	139g
Fat	5.2g	31g
Fibre	6.6g	40g
Sugar	6.2g	37g

Cookd masalas for toor dal

Method

1
Wash the toor dal until the water runs clean. Add water and set it aside to soak for a minimum of 30 minutes. After soaking, drain and add the dal in a pressure cooker. Add water and let cook for 4 whistles, or until the dal is soft and can be mashed with ease. Mash your dal and set it aside.
Toor DalWater
2
In a pan, add oil, once warm, add Cinnamon, coriander seeds, chana dal, and all your chillies. Saute it on low heat until aromatic. Set aside to cool. In the same pan, add shallots and tomatoes, and saute it until mushy and soft. Blend this with the spices into a fine paste,
Groundnut oilCinnamonCoriander SeedsChana DalByadgi Red ChilliDry Red ChilliSmall Onion (Shallots)Tomato
3
In a bowl, add tamarind and water, and let it soak for 15 mins.
TamarindWater
4
In a kadai/ pan, add oil, shallots and saute until soft , add the prepared paste and saute along with the shallots. Strain the tamarind paste, add it to the kadai and let it reach a boil.
Groundnut oilSmall Onion (Shallots)
5
Add jaggery and keep stirring it until completely dissolved. Add the mashed dal and mix everything together. Add salt and let it reach a boil.
JaggerySalt
6
Garnish it with coriander leaves and serve hot.
CoconutWater

Before you start

How long does Bangalore Sambar take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Bangalore Sambar serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Bangalore Sambar vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Bangalore Sambar spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Bangalore Sambar?: ½ cup Toor Dal, 5 grams Tamarind, ¼ cup Coconut, 3 Byadgi Red Chilli, 4 Dry Red Chilli, 6 Small Onion (Shallots), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Bangalore Sambar?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Bangalore Sambar?: About 154 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.