Tiffin Sambar
Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
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Tiffin sambar of toor dal with a roasted coconut and coriander seed masala, tamarind and shallots. Mild, serves 6, about 50 minutes, step-by-step video.
Low calorie
Ingredients
24 itemsDry Red Chilli5
Fenugreek Seeds¼ tsp
Cumin½ tsp
Black Peppercorns½ tsp
Coriander Seeds1.5 tbsp
Chana Dal1 tbsp
Curry leaves3 sprigs
Coconut Oil3 tsp
Ghee3 tsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Urad Dal (split)½ tsp
Asafoetida¼ tsp
Small Onion (Shallots)¼ cup
Tamarind2 tbsp
Warm Water1
Salt1.75 tsp
Jaggery1 tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped5 sprigs
Toor Dal½ cup
Tomato2
Garlic3 cloves
Green Chilli2
Water1.5 cup
Coconut (Grated)¼ cup
Contains: milk, wheat.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 6. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 167kcal | 1002kcal |
| Protein | 5.7g | 34g |
| Carbohydrate | 21g | 123g |
| Fat | 7.8g | 47g |
| Fibre | 5.8g | 35g |
| Sugar | 4.6g | 28g |
Cookd masalas for toor dal
Method
- 1
Wash the toor dal until the water runs clear and then soak it for 20-30 mins. Add all the ingredients under “for the dal” and pressure cook for 4 whistles. Mash well and set aside.
Toor DalTomatoGarlicGreen ChilliWaterSaltCoconut Oil
- 2
In a pan, dry roast the ingredients under “for the masala” until aromatic and golden. Blend them into a fine powder once cooled and set aside.
Dry Red ChilliFenugreek SeedsCuminBlack PeppercornsCoriander SeedsChana DalCurry leavesCoconut (Grated)
- 3
In a pot, add the coconut oil and ghee followed by the mustard seeds, wait until the crackle. Add the split urad dal. Then add the dried red chillies, asafoetida, curry leaves, and shallots. Saute for 2 mins.
Coconut OilGheeMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Dry Red ChilliCurry leavesAsafoetidaSmall Onion (Shallots)
- 4
Add the cooked dal mixture, jaggery and salt. Bring to a boil and add the tamarind water. Boil for 2-3 mins.
TamarindWarm WaterSaltWarm Water
- 5
Add the masala powder and simmer for 7-10 mins until it has thickened. Finish with the coriander leaves and a tsp of ghee. Serve hot with tiffin items/ rice.
JaggeryGheeCoriander Leaves
Before you start
- How long does Tiffin Sambar take?
- 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Tiffin Sambar serve?
- 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Tiffin Sambar vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Tiffin 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 Tiffin Sambar?
- ½ cup Toor Dal, 2 tbsp Tamarind, ¼ cup Small Onion (Shallots), ¼ cup Coconut (Grated), 3 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Tiffin Sambar?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Tiffin Sambar?
- About 167 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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