How long does Cookd Tamil Nadu Lunch Sambar Masala (Pouch) take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Cookd Tamil Nadu Lunch Sambar Masala (Pouch) serve?

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

Is Cookd Tamil Nadu Lunch Sambar Masala (Pouch) vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Cookd Tamil Nadu Lunch Sambar Masala (Pouch) spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Cookd Tamil Nadu Lunch Sambar Masala (Pouch)?

1 pack Cookd Sambar Masala, 70 grams Toor Dal, 1 Drumstick, ¼ cup Small Onion (Shallots), ¼ cup Tomato, 1 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Cookd Tamil Nadu Lunch Sambar Masala (Pouch)?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Cookd Tamil Nadu Lunch Sambar Masala (Pouch)?

About 340 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Cookd Tamil Nadu Lunch Sambar Masala (Pouch)

Name: Cookd Tamil Nadu Lunch Sambar Masala (Pouch)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 tsp Ghee; 1 tsp Sunflower Oil; 1 Drumstick, Diced; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 70 grams Toor Dal; ¼ cup Small Onion (Shallots); 2 cup Water; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 Dry Red Chilli; for washing Water; 1 cup Water; 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil; ¼ cup Tomato; ¼ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 pack Cookd Sambar Masala

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

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dal

Total20 min

Prep5 min

Cook15 min

Serves2

Per serving340 cal

Spicemedium

Good for: Pongal, Tamil New Year, Onam

Cookd Tamil Nadu Lunch Sambar Masala (Pouch)

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Tamil Nadu lunch sambar with a pouch of Cookd Sambar Masala, drumsticks, shallots and tomato. Quick, medium-spicy, serves 2, 20 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

14 items

Cooking for2 servings

Ghee1 tsp
Sunflower Oil1 tsp
Drumstick, Diced1
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Toor Dal70 grams
Small Onion (Shallots)¼ cup
Water3 cup
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Dry Red Chilli1
Waterfor washing
Sunflower Oil1 tbsp
Tomato¼ cup
Mustard Seeds¼ tsp
Cookd Sambar Masala1 pack

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	340kcal	680kcal
Protein	12g	23g
Carbohydrate	40g	79g
Fat	16g	32g
Fibre	11g	22g
Sugar	5.7g	11g

Cookd masalas for Cookd Sambar Masala

Method

1
Wash the toor dal until the water runs clean. Add the washed toor dal and water into a pressure cooker and pressure cook on a low to medium flame for 4 whistles (around 7-8 minutes) and set aside.
Toor DalWaterWater
2
Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a kadhai. ⁠Add 10–15 peeled shallots (50 g) and 1 chopped tomato (40 g). Add the diced Drumsticks, pour 2 cups of water and let it cook for 5-6 minutes on a low to medium flame. Instead of Drumsticks, you can add any vegetable of your choice- 1 Cup (100g)
DrumstickSmall Onion (Shallots)WaterSunflower OilTomato
3
Add 1 pouch of Cookd Tamil Nadu Lunch Sambar Masala, mix and add the cooked dal and mix thoroughly. Close the lid and cook on a low- medium heat for 10 minutes. Finish with 1 tsp ghee and fresh coriander leaves.
GheeCoriander LeavesCookd Sambar Masala
4
In another pan, heat 2 tsp oil, add ¼ tsp mustard seeds and let them splutter, add 1 dried red chilli and some curry leaves and add the tempering to the sambar.
Sunflower OilCurry leavesDry Red ChilliMustard Seeds

Before you start

How long does Cookd Tamil Nadu Lunch Sambar Masala (Pouch) take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Cookd Tamil Nadu Lunch Sambar Masala (Pouch) serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Cookd Tamil Nadu Lunch Sambar Masala (Pouch) vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Cookd Tamil Nadu Lunch Sambar Masala (Pouch) spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Cookd Tamil Nadu Lunch Sambar Masala (Pouch)?: 1 pack Cookd Sambar Masala, 70 grams Toor Dal, 1 Drumstick, ¼ cup Small Onion (Shallots), ¼ cup Tomato, 1 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Cookd Tamil Nadu Lunch Sambar Masala (Pouch)?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Cookd Tamil Nadu Lunch Sambar Masala (Pouch)?: About 340 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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