Pressure Cooker Sambar (Indian Lentil Curry)

Pressure Cooker Sambar (Indian Lentil Curry)

by Romane Mathieu 1 year ago
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30 minutes
237.6 kcal
41 g carbs
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Description

An absolutely yummy, heart-friendly version of sambar (sambhar), an Indian lentil curry that contains a lot of fiber and very little oil, made in the pressure cooker. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Ingredients
  • 6 ½ cups water, divided
  • 1 cup yellow lentils (tur daal)
  • 1 cup chopped eggplant
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
  • 2 teaspoons ground red chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
  • 1 whole dried red chile
  • 4 curry leaves, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 pinch asafoetida powder
Directions
  1. 1. Combine 4 cups water, lentils, eggplant, turmeric, and salt in a pressure cooker. Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound, about 10 minutes. Adjust temperature until regulator is gently rocking. Cook for 3 minutes and remove from heat. Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 5 to 10 minutes. Unlock lid and remove.
  2. 2. Add remaining 2 1/2 cups water, tamarind paste, and chile powder to the pressure cooker. Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 5 to 10 minutes. Unlock lid and remove.
  3. 3. Combine oil, dried chile, curry leaves, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and asafoetida powder in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook until spices begin to sputter a bit, about 1 minute. Transfer spice mixture to the pressure cooker with the lentils. Season with salt.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 servings
calories: 237.6 kcal
carbohydrates: 41 g
protein: 14.8 g
saturated fat: 0.4 g
sodium: 47.2 mg
fiber: 19.9 g
sugar: 3.7 g