How long does Vegetable Coconut Sambar take?

55 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Vegetable Coconut Sambar serve?

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

Is Vegetable Coconut Sambar vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Vegetable Coconut Sambar 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 Vegetable Coconut Sambar?

4 tbsp Coconut (Grated), ½ cup Toor Dal, ½ cup Carrot, ¼ cup Brinjal, 2 tbsp Tamarind, ¼ cup Beans, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Vegetable Coconut Sambar?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Vegetable Coconut Sambar?

About 303 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Vegetable Coconut Sambar

Name: Vegetable Coconut Sambar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Tamarind; ½ cup Water; ½ cup Toor Dal; 2 cup Water; 2 tsp Oil; 6 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds; ½ tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 2 tsp Chana Dal; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; ½ tsp Cumin; 4 tbsp Coconut (Grated); As Needed Water; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 10 Small Onion (Shallots); 1 sprigs Curry leaves; ½ cup Carrot, Diced; ¼ cup Beans; ½ cup Potato; ¼ cup Brinjal, Diced; 1 pinch Asafoetida; 1 tbsp Jaggery; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves

55 min
medium
Serves 4
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Prep 15 min · Cook 40 min

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

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Kerala vegetable coconut sambar: toor dal and vegetables in tamarind with a roasted spice and coconut paste. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 55 minutes, video.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Tamil New Year, Onam

Ingredients

23 items

4 people

Tamarind2 tbsp
Water2½ cup
Toor Dal½ cup
Oil2 tsp
Dry Red Chilli6
Coriander Seeds1 tbsp
Fenugreek Seeds½ tsp
Chana Dal2 tsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Cumin½ tsp
Coconut (Grated)4 tbsp
WaterAs Needed
Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Small Onion (Shallots)10
Carrot, Diced½ cup
Beans¼ cup
Potato½ cup
Brinjal, Diced¼ cup
Asafoetida1 pinch
Jaggery1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	303kcal	1212kcal
Protein	8.9g	36g
Carbohydrate	38g	152g
Fat	14g	58g
Fibre	9.7g	39g
Sugar	10g	41g

Cookd masalas for coconut (grated)

Method

1
Soak the tamarind in ½ cup of water.
TamarindWater
2
Wash and pressure cook the dal for 3 whistles with 3 Cups of water.
Toor DalWater
3
On a low flame, roast all the ingredients for the masala until aromatic, transfer to a mixer grinder and add the grated coconut. Grind to a smooth paste with ½ Cup of water.
OilDry Red ChilliCoriander SeedsFenugreek SeedsChana DalCurry leavesCuminCoconut (Grated)Water
4
For the preparation: heat oil and splutter the mustard seeds, add the shallots and saute for 2 minutes. Add the curry leaves.
OilMustard SeedsSmall Onion (Shallots)Curry leaves
5
Add the vegetables, tamarind pulp, salt, asafoetida, jaggery and turmeric powder.
CarrotBeansPotatoBrinjalAsafoetidaJaggeryTurmeric Powder
6
Cover and Simmer for 10 mins.
7
Add the dal and adjust the consistency with water, as needed.
8
Add the masala paste and further simmer for 5 mins.
9
Finish with coriander leaves. Serve it hot with rice.
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Vegetable Coconut Sambar take?: 55 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Vegetable Coconut Sambar serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Vegetable Coconut Sambar vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Vegetable Coconut Sambar 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 Vegetable Coconut Sambar?: 4 tbsp Coconut (Grated), ½ cup Toor Dal, ½ cup Carrot, ¼ cup Brinjal, 2 tbsp Tamarind, ¼ cup Beans, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Vegetable Coconut Sambar?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Vegetable Coconut Sambar?: About 303 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

3 notes

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Sushmitha NagarajanMarch 2022
Salt - 2tsp. Hope this helps!
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Esther ChandyJanuary 2022
This version of Kerala Sambar is so uncomplicated and has been a big hit with my family ever since you posted it on fb a while ago. You're doing an amazing job. Waiting eagerly for the cookbook.
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A Cookd cookJanuary 2024
Quantity of Serving.Ingredients + - very helpful.