How long does Watermelon Sambar- Cookd Sambar Masala take?

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

How many people does Watermelon Sambar- Cookd Sambar Masala serve?

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

Is Watermelon Sambar- Cookd Sambar Masala vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Watermelon Sambar- Cookd Sambar Masala 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 Watermelon Sambar- Cookd Sambar Masala?

½ cup Watermelon Rind, 1 cup Toor Dal, 100 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 60 grams Tomato, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Groundnut oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Watermelon Sambar- Cookd Sambar Masala?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Watermelon Sambar- Cookd Sambar Masala?

About 271 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Watermelon Sambar- Cookd Sambar Masala

Name: Watermelon Sambar- Cookd Sambar Masala
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Groundnut oil; 100 grams Small Onion (Shallots); 60 grams Tomato; 2 cup Water; ½ cup Watermelon Rind; 1 cup Toor Dal, Boiled; As needed Coriander Leaves, Chopped; 1 tbsp Ghee; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Dry Red Chilli

Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dal Gluten-free

Total40 min

Prep20 min

Cook20 min

Serves4

Per serving271 cal

Spicemild

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4 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Watermelon sambar of watermelon rind, toor dal and shallots with Cookd Sambar Masala and a ghee tempering. Mild, serves 4, 40 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

11 items

Cooking for4 servings

Groundnut oil1 tbsp
Small Onion (Shallots)100 grams
Tomato60 grams
Water2 cup
Watermelon Rind½ cup
Toor Dal, Boiled1 cup
Coriander Leaves, ChoppedAs needed
Ghee1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Dry Red Chilli2

Contains: milk, groundnut.

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	271kcal	1084kcal
Protein	12g	49g
Carbohydrate	36g	143g
Fat	9.3g	37g
Fibre	9.3g	37g
Sugar	3g	12g

Cookd masalas for watermelon rind

Method

1
Heat oil in a kadai , add the shallots. Saute it till it is translucent. Now add the tomatoes and saute till they turn mushy.
Groundnut oilSmall Onion (Shallots)Tomato
2
Add 1 pouch of Cookd Idly-Dosa Sambar Masala, and 2 cups of water. Mix well, add the watermelon and bring it to a boil.
Water
3
Add the boiled toor dal and let the sambar simmer for a few minutes. Finish off with coriander leaves.
Watermelon RindToor DalCoriander Leaves
4
For the tempering, heat ghee in a small pan. Add teh mustard seeds, let it splutter, followed by curry leaves, gundu chili. Add the tempering to the sambar and mix. Serve it with button idlis.
GheeMustard SeedsCurry leavesDry Red Chilli

Before you start

How long does Watermelon Sambar- Cookd Sambar Masala take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Watermelon Sambar- Cookd Sambar Masala serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Watermelon Sambar- Cookd Sambar Masala vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Watermelon Sambar- Cookd Sambar Masala 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 Watermelon Sambar- Cookd Sambar Masala?: ½ cup Watermelon Rind, 1 cup Toor Dal, 100 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 60 grams Tomato, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Groundnut oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Watermelon Sambar- Cookd Sambar Masala?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Watermelon Sambar- Cookd Sambar Masala?: About 271 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.