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No Paruppu Dhideer Sambar

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

Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamDal

Total30 min
Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Serves3
Per serving330 cal
Spicemild

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Tamil New Year, Onam

No Paruppu Dhideer Sambar

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No paruppu dhideer sambar, an instant sambar without dal, thickened with coconut and roasted chana dal powder. Mild, serves 3, 30 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

21 items
Cooking for3 servings
  • WaterWater2 cup
  • GheeGhee3 tbsp
  • Mustard SeedsMustard Seeds½ tsp
  • Dry Red ChilliDry Red Chilli3
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves2 sprigs
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
  • Roasted Channa Dal PowderRoasted Channa Dal Powder20 grams
  • TamarindTamarind1 tbsp
  • DrumstickDrumstick, Diced1
  • CarrotCarrot, Diced1
  • BrinjalBrinjal, Diced2
  • Sambar PowderSambar Powder¾ tbsp
  • CoconutCoconut, Grated¼ cup
  • OnionOnion, Slices1
  • TomatoTomato, Slices1
  • GarlicGarlic3 cloves
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil1 tbsp
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder½ tsp
  • Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • AsafoetidaAsafoetida1 tsp
  • SaltSalt1.5 tsp

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 3
Energy330kcal990kcal
Protein4.9g15g
Carbohydrate24g73g
Fat25g75g
Fibre7.7g23g
Sugar7.9g24g

Cookd masalas for roasted channa dal powder

Method

  1. 1

    In a mixer jar, add all the ingredients for the paste, blend into a smooth paste, and set aside.

    Roasted Channa Dal PowderTamarindCoconutOnionTomatoGarlic

  2. 2

    In a pressure cooker, pour oil, saute the drumsticks for 10 seconds on a high flame, and add carrot and beans, saute for 10 more seconds, and add the brinjal. Saute for 10 seconds and add salt, turmeric, red chilli and sambar powder. Cook until aromatic and add the prepared paste. Saute until the raw flavour disappears and pour water. Pressure cook on a moderate flame for 3 whistles.

    WaterDrumstickCarrotBrinjalSambar PowderSunflower OilTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderAsafoetidaSalt

  3. 3

    In a tadka pan pour ghee, mustard seeds, dry red chilli and curry leaves, once aromatic add the tadka to the sambar. Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

    GheeMustard SeedsDry Red ChilliCurry leavesCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does No Paruppu Dhideer Sambar take?
30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does No Paruppu Dhideer Sambar serve?
3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is No Paruppu Dhideer Sambar vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is No Paruppu Dhideer Sambar spicy?
It is mild: 1 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 No Paruppu Dhideer Sambar?
20 grams Roasted Channa Dal Powder, ¾ tbsp Sambar Powder, 1 Drumstick, 1 Carrot, 2 Brinjal, 1 tbsp Tamarind, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for No Paruppu Dhideer Sambar?
Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in No Paruppu Dhideer Sambar?
About 330 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

1 note
  • SUNIL BODDU

    SUNIL BODDUOctober 2023

    Its Innovative, Unique And Out Of Box Thought.Taste Was Pretty Awesome But Its Better To Add Boiled Veggies To Sauteed Paste As Veggies Didnt Got Boiled In Pressure Cooker Along With Paste..One More Suggestion, Add A Piece Of Jaggery Just To Balance The Taste..Neverthless Its Delicious.

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