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# Sambar Rice Recipe

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  |                |            |
  | -------------- | ---------- |
  | **Prep time**  | 10 min     |
  | **Cook time**  | 40 min     |
  | **Total time** | 50 min     |
  | **Serves**     | 4 servings |
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  Per servings.

  | Nutrient      | Amount   |
  | ------------- | -------- |
  | Calories      | 862 kcal |
  | Carbohydrates | 62 g     |
  | Protein       | 60 g     |
  | Fat           | 41 g     |
  | Saturated fat | 11 g     |
  | Cholesterol   | 271 mg   |
  | Sodium        | 946 mg   |
  | Potassium     | 1014 mg  |
  | Fiber         | 7 g      |
  | Sugar         | 5 g      |
  | Vitamin A     | 3056 IU  |
  | Vitamin C     | 14 mg    |
  | Calcium       | 109 mg   |
  | Iron          | 4 mg     |
</Accordion>

## Ingredients

### for masala paste:

* 1 tsp oil
* 1 tbsp chana dal
* 1 tsp coriander seeds
* ¼ tsp methi
* ½ tsp pepper
* 6 dried red chilli
* few curry leaves
* 2 tbsp coconut *(grated)*
* ½ cup water *(for grinding)*

### for pressure cooking:

* 1 cup rice
* ½ cup toor dal *(soaked 20 minutes)*
* ¼ tsp turmeric
* 1 tsp oil
* 4½ cup water

### for sambar sadam:

* 2 tbsp oil
* 1 tbsp ghee
* 1 tsp mustard
* 2 dried red chilli
* pinch hing
* few curry leaves
* 6 shallots *(halves)*
* 1 potato *(chopped)*
* 1 carrot *(chopped)*
* 15 piece drumstick
* 6 beans *(chopped)*
* 1 tomato *(chopped)*
* ½ tsp turmeric
* 1 tsp salt
* 1 cup tamarind extract
* water *(as required)*
* 2 tbsp coriander *(finely chopped)*

## Instructions

### how to make masala paste for sambar sadam recipe:

1. firstly, in a thick bottomed pan heat 1 tsp oil. add 1 tbsp chana dal, 1 tsp coriander seeds, ¼ tsp methi and ½ tsp pepper.
2. roast until the spices turn aromatic.
3. now add 6 dried red chilli and few curry leaves. roast until they turn crisp.
4. turn off the flame and add 2 tbsp coconut. roast until the coconut turns aromatic.
5. cool completely, and transfer to the mixi jar.
6. add ½ cup water and blend to smooth paste.

### how to cook rice and dal:

1. firstly, in a pressure cooker take 1 cup rice and ½ cup toor dal. make sure to soak the dal for at least 20 minutes.
2. add ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp oil and 4½ cup water.
3. cover and pressure cook for 5 whistles.

### how to make sambar rice or south indian style sambar sadam:

1. firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp ghee. splutter 1 tsp mustard, 2 dried red chilli, pinch hing and few curry leaves.
2. add 6 shallots and saute for a minute.
3. also add 1 potato, 1 carrot, 15 piece drumstick, 6 beans and 1 tomato.
4. further, add ½ tsp turmeric and 1 tsp salt.
5. saute for a minute or until the vegetables turn aromatic.
6. now add 1½ cup water, cover and boil for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked well.
7. furthermore, add 1 cup tamarind extract and boil for 3 minutes or until the raw flavour of tamarind goes away.
8. add in the prepared masala paste and mix well.
9. once everything comes to a boil add in cooked rice and dal.
10. mix well and add water as required adjusting the consistency.
11. cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until the flavours are absorbed well.
12. finally, garnish with coriander and enjoy sambar rice or sambar sadam with curd rice and boondi.

## How to make masala paste for sambar sadam recipe

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, in a thick bottomed pan heat 1 tsp oil. add 1 tbsp chana dal, 1 tsp coriander seeds, ¼ tsp methi and ½ tsp pepper.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sambar-rice-recipe-sambar-sadam-recipe-sambar-rice-curd-rice-combo-14.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    roast until the spices turn aromatic.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sambar-rice-recipe-sambar-sadam-recipe-sambar-rice-curd-rice-combo-16.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now add 6 dried red chilli and few curry leaves. roast until they turn crisp.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sambar-rice-recipe-sambar-sadam-recipe-sambar-rice-curd-rice-combo-15.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    turn off the flame and add 2 tbsp coconut. roast until the coconut turns aromatic.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sambar-rice-recipe-sambar-sadam-recipe-sambar-rice-curd-rice-combo-17.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cool completely, and transfer to the mixi jar.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sambar-rice-recipe-sambar-sadam-recipe-sambar-rice-curd-rice-combo-18.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add ½ cup water and blend to smooth paste.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sambar-rice-recipe-sambar-sadam-recipe-sambar-rice-curd-rice-combo-19.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## How to cook rice and dal

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, in a pressure cooker take 1 cup rice and ½ cup toor dal. make sure to soak the dal for at least 20 minutes.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sambar-rice-recipe-sambar-sadam-recipe-sambar-rice-curd-rice-combo-20.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp oil and 4½ cup water.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sambar-rice-recipe-sambar-sadam-recipe-sambar-rice-curd-rice-combo-21.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cover and pressure cook for 5 whistles.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sambar-rice-recipe-sambar-sadam-recipe-sambar-rice-curd-rice-combo-3.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## How to make sambar rice or south indian style sambar sadam

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp ghee. splutter 1 tsp mustard, 2 dried red chilli, pinch hing and few curry leaves.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sambar-rice-recipe-sambar-sadam-recipe-sambar-rice-curd-rice-combo-4.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add 6 shallots and saute for a minute.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sambar-rice-recipe-sambar-sadam-recipe-sambar-rice-curd-rice-combo-5.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    also add 1 potato, 1 carrot, 15 piece drumstick, 6 beans and 1 tomato.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sambar-rice-recipe-sambar-sadam-recipe-sambar-rice-curd-rice-combo-6.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    further, add ½ tsp turmeric and 1 tsp salt.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sambar-rice-recipe-sambar-sadam-recipe-sambar-rice-curd-rice-combo-7.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    saute for a minute or until the vegetables turn aromatic.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sambar-rice-recipe-sambar-sadam-recipe-sambar-rice-curd-rice-combo-8.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now add 1½ cup water, cover and boil for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sambar-rice-recipe-sambar-sadam-recipe-sambar-rice-curd-rice-combo-9.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    furthermore, add 1 cup tamarind extract and boil for 3 minutes or until the raw flavour of tamarind goes away.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sambar-rice-recipe-sambar-sadam-recipe-sambar-rice-curd-rice-combo-10.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add in the prepared masala paste and mix well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sambar-rice-recipe-sambar-sadam-recipe-sambar-rice-curd-rice-combo-11.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    once everything comes to a boil add in cooked rice and dal.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sambar-rice-recipe-sambar-sadam-recipe-sambar-rice-curd-rice-combo-3.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    mix well and add water as required adjusting the consistency.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sambar-rice-recipe-sambar-sadam-recipe-sambar-rice-curd-rice-combo-12.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until the flavours are absorbed well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sambar-rice-recipe-sambar-sadam-recipe-sambar-rice-curd-rice-combo-13.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    finally, garnish with coriander and enjoy **sambar rice** or **sambar sadam** with curd rice and boondi.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sambar-rice-recipe-sambar-sadam-recipe-sambar-rice-curd-rice-combo-1-2048x1365.jpeg" alt="sambar rice recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Video

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## Notes

* firstly, feel free to add vegetables of your choice to make it nutritious.

* also, if you looking to store the masala powder then you can roast the spices and powder it without adding water.

* additionally, adjust the consistency of rice before serving as it thickens once cooled.

* finally, s**ambar rice recipe** or **sambar sadam** tastes great when topped with ghee.

<Note>
  Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/sambar-rice-recipe-sambar-sadam-recipe/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/sambar-rice-recipe-sambar-sadam-recipe/)
</Note>
