Name: Sambar Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Indian
Ingredients: 200 g Raw Rice; 100 g Toor Dal; 200 g Mixed Vegetable; 3 tbsp Sambar Powder; 1 tbsp Tamarind Paste; 3 tbsp Ghee; 1 tsp Mustard Seed; 10 pcs Curry Leaf; 2 tsp Salt; 900 ml Water

💡 Short Description

Overview and quick notes for Sambar Rice

A comforting one-pot meal of rice, lentils, and mixed vegetables cooked together with sambar spices and ghee.

👨‍🍳 Cooking Instructions

Full recipe instructions for preparing Sambar Rice

🔥 Prep

Rinse the 200g raw rice and 100g toor dal together under running water until the water runs clear; drain and set aside.
Chop the 200g mixed vegetables into bite-sized pieces (such as carrots, beans, potatoes, or drumstick).
Measure out 3 tbsp sambar powder, 1 tbsp tamarind paste, 3 tbsp ghee, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 10 curry leaves, and 2 tsp salt.
Dissolve the 1 tbsp tamarind paste in 2 tbsp warm water to form a smooth extract.

🔥 Cook

1. Heat the 3 tbsp ghee in a pressure cooker over medium heat until melted and shimmering.
2. Add the 1 tsp mustard seeds and let them splutter for 30 seconds.
3. Add the 10 curry leaves and sauté for 10 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the chopped mixed vegetables and sauté for 2 minutes until lightly coated with ghee.
5. Stir in the 3 tbsp sambar powder and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
6. Pour in the tamarind extract, 2 tsp salt, and 900 ml water; bring to a rolling boil.
7. Add the drained rice and dal mixture, stirring gently to combine.
8. Secure the pressure cooker lid and cook on high heat until 2 whistles sound.
9. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
10. Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before opening the lid.