Tamilnadu style traditional sambar madam is my absolute favorite. With fresh flavour of ground masala this aromatic sambar madam is aromatic and delicious. But when In hurry I make a quick version of sambhar rice with sambar masala. This delicious and protein packed meal is quite healthy wholesome and quick to make. Incredibly easy and delicious sambar rice recipe that is vegan, gluten-free weeknight dinner on the table in 30 Minutes. If you love south Indian dishes like we do, sambar sadam is one recipe you should be making. If you have already not made it till now. It is one of most incredibly delicious one-pot lentil and rice pressure cooker meal.
About Sambar Sadam
Sambar rice recipe is a Tamil Iyer recipe from Tamil cuisine of South India. Rice is cooked with vegetables, lentils, herbs and spices for a delicious comfort meal. Instead of making sambar and rice separately, it is made as a one pot meal. The taste of Sambar rice is closer to Bisi belle bath from Karnataka cuisine. It is quite similar to that in looks but prepared slightly differently and has a different taste. North Indian khichdi is also a lentil and rice preparation but sambar sadam taste is different from khichdi.
I make sambar rice in pressure cooker most of the times, but you can make it in a deep pan as well. When time permits I cook this South Indian delicacy in traditional way. ln this sambhar sadam recipe I cook vegetables separately with the lentils and lentil and rice separately. But cooking it in a pressure cooker is very convenient so I cook the recipe this way these days.
Ingredients in Sambar Sadam
Rice- You can use any medium grain rice. I prefer to use Sona masuri rice making this but basmati or parmal rice also works. Lentils- Yellow pigeon peas also known as arhar dal, tuvar dal or toor dal. Spices & Seasonings: Asafoetida, skinned urad dal(white), Whole dried red chillies, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, fresh coconut, salt, mustard seeds, curry leaves, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds. Vegetables: I have used carrots, beans, onions, eggplant in this recipe. But pumpkin, brinjal, drumsticks etc. Fats: Ghee or coconut oil as per your preference.
How to Make Sambar Rice
Though I am not a South Indian, there are certain South Indian dishes (apart from dosa, idli) that I often make at home. A variety of Sambhar and poriyals are two most favourite dishes from South India that I regularly make. For making this you can use freshly ground sambhar masala. If you do not have time You can use store-bought sambhar powder. I have shown the step by step processes of making sambar rice in the end of this post.
Recipe Notes for Making Sambar Rice/Sambar Sadam
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How to make sambar rice - Step by Step
A) Making Fresh Masala
B) cooking rice and dal:
C) To cook Vegetables
