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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Victoria
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Ola Abefe
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Russell Lee
[email protected]The instructions were easy to follow and the sambar turned out great.
Kessis fikrmariam
[email protected]I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients, but it was worth it in the end.
Aseel Birds for sale peshawar
[email protected]The sambar was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
Avery Guischard
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper.
Muhammad Hari
[email protected]I've made this sambar several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves it.
Nawab Log
[email protected]Delicious!
Eli Hernandez
[email protected]This was my first time making sambar and it turned out great! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
UZAIR AHMAD
[email protected]I'm a big fan of sambar and this recipe didn't disappoint. It was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I'll be making this again soon.
Alex Andromedov
[email protected]This is my new favorite sambar recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love the combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices.
Armando “Kd” Lopez
[email protected]Made this sambar for lunch today and it was delicious! The tamarind gave it a nice tangy flavor and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the coconut.
Ntokozo Ndaba
[email protected]Wow, this pressure cooker sambar was fantastic! It came together so quickly and the lentils were perfectly cooked. The flavors were amazing and it was the perfect level of spicy. I will definitely be making this again.