PRESSURE COOKER SAMBAR (INDIAN LENTIL CURRY)
An absolutely yummy, heart-friendly version of sambar (sambhar), an Indian lentil curry that contains a lot of fiber and very little oil, made in the pressure cooker. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Provided by Ambika
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine 4 cups water, lentils, eggplant, turmeric, and salt in a pressure cooker. Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound, about 10 minutes. Adjust temperature until regulator is gently rocking. Cook for 3 minutes and remove from heat. Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 5 to 10 minutes. Unlock lid and remove.
- Add remaining 2 1/2 cups water, tamarind paste, and chile powder to the pressure cooker. Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 5 to 10 minutes. Unlock lid and remove.
- Combine oil, dried chile, curry leaves, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and asafoetida powder in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook until spices begin to sputter a bit, about 1 minute. Transfer spice mixture to the pressure cooker with the lentils. Season with salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 19.9 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 47.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
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Abdi Daddy Yankee
[email protected]I'm excited to try this sambar recipe. It looks delicious!
Bint Zainab
[email protected]This sambar recipe is a great starting point, but it needs some tweaking to make it really good.
Rajan Bhagat
[email protected]I would not recommend this sambar recipe to anyone.
Malik Irshad
[email protected]This sambar recipe is a waste of time. It's not worth the effort.
zoe zoe
[email protected]I was disappointed with this sambar recipe. It was bland and lacked flavor.
Musabbir Turjo
[email protected]This sambar recipe is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either.
Anmin FF
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sambar, but this recipe was actually pretty good.
Kayleigh Anderson
[email protected]This sambar is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
Dee Lachesky
[email protected]I love the addition of coconut to this recipe. It gives the sambar a creamy and rich flavor.
Alisha Frank
[email protected]This sambar is so flavorful and comforting. It's the perfect dish for a family dinner.
Wandziswa Kunene
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover lentils.
Saneha Qureshi
[email protected]The tamarind in this recipe gives it a nice tangy flavor.
Adnan Pathan
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can have a delicious sambar on the table in no time.
Wael Ghiath
[email protected]This is the best sambar recipe I've ever tried. It's perfect for a cold winter day.
LuhLuhPlayz
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of sambar, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and comforting.
paxton anvil
[email protected]This sambar recipe is a keeper! The flavors are incredible, and it's so easy to make in my pressure cooker.