Instant One Pot Sambhar

Name: Instant One Pot Sambhar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp oil; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1 tsp fenugreek seeds; 10 sprigs curry leaves; 2 unit red chili; 1 cup toor dal; 2 unit onion, chopped; 2 unit tomato, chopped; 2 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, etc.); 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp chili powder; 2 tbsp sambar masala; 4 cup water; 2 tbsp tamarind juice; 1 tbsp jaggery; 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped

Made this Instant One Pot Sambhar for lunch using a Pigeon electric pressure cooker. Cooking has become so easy with this appliance, which has a digital display and 18 preset menus. I served it with my favorite Dosa, Idli, and Vada combination, and it was absolutely worth trying. The pressure cooker allows you to cook without constant monitoring, making it a convenient and efficient tool in the kitchen.

unit tomato, chopped

mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, etc.)

coriander leaves, chopped

Calories

75.0kcal (3.75%)

Protein

3.3g (6.66%)

Step 1

Press the sauté preset on the electric pressure cooker menu.

Step 2

Add oil, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, and red chili to the cooker and sauté.

Step 3

Add chopped onion, tomato, mixed vegetables, salt, turmeric powder, chili powder, and sambar masala. Sauté the vegetables well.

Step 4

Add toor dal and water to the cooker.

Step 5

Press the sambhar preset on the menu and let the cooker prepare the sambhar without monitoring.

Step 6

Once cooked, open the lid and check the sambhar.

Step 7

Add tamarind juice, jaggery, and chopped coriander leaves. Mix all the ingredients well before serving.

Calories

75.0kcal (3.75%)

Protein

3.3g (6.66%)

Use fresh tamarind juice for a tangy flavor.

Adjust the quantity of jaggery based on your preference for sweetness.

Ensure the vegetables are chopped evenly for uniform cooking.

Serve hot with dosa, idli, or vada for the best experience.

Can I use a regular pressure cooker instead of an electric one?

Yes, you can use a regular pressure cooker, but you will need to monitor the cooking process manually.

What vegetables can I use in sambhar?

You can use carrots, beans, pumpkin, drumsticks, or any vegetables of your choice.

Can I skip jaggery in the recipe?

Yes, jaggery is optional, but it adds a subtle sweetness that balances the tanginess of the tamarind.

How do I store leftover sambhar?

Store leftover sambhar in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat before serving.

Can I make sambhar without sambar masala?

Sambar masala adds a distinct flavor, but you can make sambhar without it by using a combination of spices like coriander powder, cumin powder, and red chili powder.

unit tomato, chopped

mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, etc.)

coriander leaves, chopped

Calories

75.0kcal (3.75%)

Protein

3.3g (6.66%)

Step 1

Press the sauté preset on the electric pressure cooker menu.

Step 2

Add oil, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, and red chili to the cooker and sauté.

Step 3

Add chopped onion, tomato, mixed vegetables, salt, turmeric powder, chili powder, and sambar masala. Sauté the vegetables well.

Step 4

Add toor dal and water to the cooker.

Step 5

Press the sambhar preset on the menu and let the cooker prepare the sambhar without monitoring.

Step 6

Once cooked, open the lid and check the sambhar.

Step 7

Add tamarind juice, jaggery, and chopped coriander leaves. Mix all the ingredients well before serving.

Calories

75.0kcal (3.75%)

Protein

3.3g (6.66%)

Use fresh tamarind juice for a tangy flavor.

Adjust the quantity of jaggery based on your preference for sweetness.

Ensure the vegetables are chopped evenly for uniform cooking.

Serve hot with dosa, idli, or vada for the best experience.

Can I use a regular pressure cooker instead of an electric one?

Yes, you can use a regular pressure cooker, but you will need to monitor the cooking process manually.

What vegetables can I use in sambhar?

You can use carrots, beans, pumpkin, drumsticks, or any vegetables of your choice.

Can I skip jaggery in the recipe?

Yes, jaggery is optional, but it adds a subtle sweetness that balances the tanginess of the tamarind.

How do I store leftover sambhar?

Store leftover sambhar in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat before serving.

Can I make sambhar without sambar masala?

Sambar masala adds a distinct flavor, but you can make sambhar without it by using a combination of spices like coriander powder, cumin powder, and red chili powder.

Instant One Pot Sambhar

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Ingredients

For tempering

For sambhar

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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

75.0kcal (3.75%)

Protein

3.3g (6.66%)

Carbs

8.3g (3.03%)

Sugars

1.7g (3.34%)

Healthy Fat

3.4g

Unhealthy Fat

0.5g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

How to make Instant One Pot Sambhar

Preparing the sambhar

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Nutrition (per serving)

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

75.0kcal (3.75%)

Protein

3.3g (6.66%)

Carbs

8.3g (3.03%)

Sugars

1.7g (3.34%)

Healthy Fat

3.4g

Unhealthy Fat

0.5g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

FAQS

Instant One Pot Sambhar

Stuck mid-recipe?

Ingredients

For tempering

For sambhar

Want to keep this recipe for later? We can email it to you!

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

75.0kcal (3.75%)

Protein

3.3g (6.66%)

Carbs

8.3g (3.03%)

Sugars

1.7g (3.34%)

Healthy Fat

3.4g

Unhealthy Fat

0.5g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

How to make Instant One Pot Sambhar

Preparing the sambhar

Want to keep this recipe for later? We can email it to you!

Nutrition (per serving)

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

75.0kcal (3.75%)

Protein

3.3g (6.66%)

Carbs

8.3g (3.03%)

Sugars

1.7g (3.34%)

Healthy Fat

3.4g

Unhealthy Fat

0.5g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

FAQS