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

Do I need a pressure cooker for Vegetable Coconut Sambar?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Vegetable Coconut Sambar?

About 304 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: ½ cup Water; ½ tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 2 tsp Chana Dal; 2 tbsp Tamarind; 2 cup Water; 2 tsp Sunflower Oil; 6 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 4 tbsp Coconut (Grated); 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 10 Small Onion (Shallots); ¼ cup Brinjal, Diced; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Cumin; As Needed Water; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; ½ cup Carrot, Diced; ¼ cup Beans; ½ cup Potato; 1 pinch Asafoetida; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves; 1 tbsp Jaggery; ½ cup Toor Dal

Also known as Mix Veg Sambar, keto, low carb, healthy, curries, gravy, kerala, lunch · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

Total55 min

Prep15 min

Cook40 min

Serves4

Per serving304 cal

Spicemedium

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Tamil New Year, Onam

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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

90% would make this again10 cooks

Ingredients

23 items

Cooking for4 servings

Water2.5 cup
Fenugreek Seeds½ tsp
Chana Dal2 tsp
Tamarind2 tbsp
Sunflower Oil2 tsp
Dry Red Chilli6
Coriander Seeds1 tbsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Coconut (Grated)4 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Small Onion (Shallots)10
Brinjal, Diced¼ cup
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Cumin½ tsp
WaterAs Needed
Sunflower Oil2 tbsp
Carrot, Diced½ cup
Beans¼ cup
Potato½ cup
Asafoetida1 pinch
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp
Jaggery1 tbsp
Toor Dal½ cup

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	304kcal	1216kcal
Protein	8.9g	36g
Carbohydrate	38g	153g
Fat	15g	58g
Fibre	9.9g	40g
Sugar	10g	41g

Cookd masalas for coconut (grated)

Method

1
Soak the tamarind in ½ cup of water.
WaterTamarind
2
Wash and pressure cook the dal for 3 whistles with 3 Cups of water.
WaterToor Dal
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.
Fenugreek SeedsChana DalSunflower OilDry Red ChilliCoriander SeedsCurry leavesCoconut (Grated)CuminWater
4
For the preparation: heat oil and splutter the mustard seeds, add the shallots and saute for 2 minutes. Add the curry leaves.
Mustard SeedsSmall Onion (Shallots)Sunflower OilCurry leaves
5
Add the vegetables, tamarind pulp, salt, asafoetida, jaggery and turmeric powder.
BrinjalTurmeric PowderCarrotBeansPotatoAsafoetidaJaggery
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), ¼ cup Brinjal, ½ cup Carrot, ½ cup Toor Dal, 2 tbsp Tamarind, ¼ cup Beans, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Vegetable Coconut Sambar?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Vegetable Coconut Sambar?: About 304 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.