Palak Sambar

Name: Palak Sambar
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 big bunch spinach; 2 tablespoon sambar powder; 1 cup toor dal ((pigeon pea lentil)); ½ cup kala chana (brown chickpea); 1 small onion ((roughly chopped)); 2 cloves garlic; 1 small tomato ((roughly chopped)); 2 tablespoon coconut ((fresh, grated)); 2 tbsp tamarind; 1 tbsp jaggery; 1-1½ tsp salt ((adjust as per taste)); 2 tablespoon ghee ((use store-bought or homemade ghee)); 1 dry red chili; ½ teaspoon mustard seeds; ½ teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 sprig curry leaves; ½ tsp hing ((asafetida))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

Palak sambar is a delicious and nutritious South Indian stew made with spinach, lentils, tamarind, and sambar powder. Enjoy it with steamed rice or pair it with breakfast dishes like idli and dosa.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:10:50 GMT