Saravana Bhavan Sambar Recipe

Name: Saravana Bhavan Sambar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup peeled Small onions; 1 cup chopped medium tomatoes; 1/4 cup thoor dal; medium lemonsized tamarind; 1 1/2 tsps sambar powder; 1/4 tsp mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp oil; 1/4 tsp methi seeds; 1 red chilli; few curry leaves; 1 pinch jeera powder; 1 tsp salt

Servings: persons

1 cup peeled Small onions
1 cup chopped medium tomatoes
1/4 cup thoor dal
medium lemonsized tamarind
1 1/2 tsps sambar powder
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp oil
1/4 tsp methi seeds
1 red chilli
few curry leaves
1 pinch jeera powder
1 tsp salt

1
Soak thoor dal for 15 minutes in 2 cups of hot water and cook until soft
2
Soak the tamarind in a cup of hot water for a few minutes and extract the pulp fully
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Heat oil and pop the mustard seeds, add red chilli and methi seeds.
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Add onions and saute for 10 seconds. add half the curry leaves, half the tomatoes, tamarind juice and salt. close lid for a few minutes and allow it to simmer over a medium heat.
6
When the onion softens add dal, pitlai powder, the remaining curry leaves, jeera powder and the remaining tomatoes. boil until it thickens a little and transfer to a serving bowl.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup peeled Small onions, 1 cup chopped medium tomatoes, 1/4 cup thoor dal, medium lemonsized tamarind, and more.

Yes, Saravana Bhavan Sambar falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Saravana Bhavan Sambar

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