Tamil NaduEasy

Drumstick Sambar

Name: Drumstick Sambar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Toor dal (split pigeon peas); 2 Drumstick (moringa), cut into pieces; 1 tbsp Tamarind paste; 2 tbsp Sambar powder; 1 tsp Mustard seeds; 10 Curry leaves; 1/4 tsp Turmeric

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

25 min

Total Time

40 min

Servings

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Pressure cook toor dal with turmeric until soft (3-4 whistles).
2
Boil drumstick pieces in water until tender (10 min).
3
Mix cooked dal with tamarind water and sambar powder, simmer 10 min.
4
Add drumstick pieces to the sambar.
5
Temper with mustard seeds and curry leaves in a little oil. Pour over sambar.

*Pro Tips

1
Drumstick pieces should be soft enough to scrape the flesh out easily
2
Add a pinch of asafoetida for authentic flavor

Why It's Diabetic-Friendly

Drumstick (moringa) is a superfood that lowers blood sugar. Toor dal provides slow-release protein and fiber.

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