सांभर राइस रेसिपी (Sambar rice recipe)

Sambar Rice Recipe

Sambar rice is a flavorful and comforting South Indian dish that combines the richness of sambar with the simplicity of rice.¹ It's a one-pot meal that's easy to make and perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup toor dal (pigeon peas)
• 1 cup rice
• 4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds²
• 2 dried red chilies
• A sprig of curry leaves³
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon ghee (optional)

For the Sambar:

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 onion, chopped⁴
• 1 tomato, chopped⁵
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds⁶
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds⁷
• 1 dried red chili⁸
• A sprig of curry leaves⁹
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon sambar powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves

Instructions:

1. Cook the Rice and Dal:

   • Rinse the toor dal and rice thoroughly in water.
   • In a pressure cooker, combine the toor dal, rice, water, turmeric powder, and salt.¹⁰
   • Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles or until the dal and rice are cooked through.¹¹
   • Let the pressure release naturally.

2. Make the Sambar:

   • Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and dried red chili. Once they splutter, add curry leaves and chopped onion. Saute until the onion turns translucent.
   • Add chopped tomato and cook until it softens and releases its juices.¹²
   • Add turmeric powder and sambar powder. Mix well and cook for a minute.
   • Add water and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
   • Stir in chopped coriander leaves.

3. Combine and Serve:

   • Gently mash the cooked dal and rice together.
   • Add the sambar to the mashed rice and dal mixture. Mix well until the rice is coated with the sambar.
   • Heat ghee in a small pan and drizzle it over the sambar rice.
   • Serve hot with papad, pickle, or raita.

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, you can temper the sambar rice with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, and a pinch of asafoetida in ghee.¹³
• You can add vegetables like drumsticks, carrots, or okra to the sambar for added nutrition and flavor.¹⁴
• If you don't have sambar powder, you can use a combination of coriander powder, chili powder, and fenugreek powder.
• Adjust the amount of water according to your preference for the consistency of the sambar rice.

Enjoy your delicious and comforting Sambar Rice!