
By spicecravings.com
Instant Pot Sambar (Lentils & Vegetable Stew)
Instructions
Prep:10minCook:20min
A quick and easy Instant Pot recipe for an authentic south-Indian lentil and vegetable stew called Sambar. It comes together in 40 minutes and is best enjoyed with rice, idli or dosa.
Updated at: Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:29:45 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
29
Low
Glycemic Load
5
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories124.2 kcal (6%)
Total Fat5.1 g (7%)
Carbs18.1 g (7%)
Sugars5.9 g (7%)
Protein4.1 g (8%)
Sodium460.7 mg (23%)
Fiber4.8 g (17%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

½ cuptoor dal
split pigeon peas

1 tablespoonolive oil

1 pinchhing
asafetida

1 teaspoonblack mustard seeds

12curry leaves

1onion
medium, chopped in 1/2-inch pieces

0.5 inchginger
minced

2garlic cloves
minced

1 cuproma tomatoes
chopped

¾ teaspoonsalt
adjust to taste

½ teaspoonturmeric powder

1 tablespoonsambar powder
reduce to 2 tsp for mild, or 1.5 tbsp for spicy

1 teaspooncoriander powder

2 cupswater

1zucchini
large, cut in 1-inch pieces

1carrot
large, cut in 1/2 inch pieces

1 teaspoontamarind concentrate
adjust to taste

¼ teaspoonsugar
or jaggery, optional

2 tablespoonscilantro
chopped
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