Radish Sambar

Radish sambar step-by-step recipe with photos.

Sambar is a staple in my kitchen. Sambar is called ‘huli’ in Kannada. Either sambar or rasam will be on my menu at least 5 times a week and we never get tired of it. While I always make rasam with tomatoes, sambar can be made with different vegetables and greens. In this recipe, I have used radish or mullangi. Radish sambar or mullangi huli is a delight for anyone who loves a bowl of warm dal. Freshly roasted spices make it so aromatic and inviting.

I always cut the radishes into roundels (small discs) and do not dice them. I have no idea why, but that’s exactly how I have been eating them all my life. I have never seen my mom dice them too. Once the husband made radish sambar and diced the radishes instead of cutting them into discs. This made my daughter very upset. While the love for mullangi huli didn’t let her stop from eating it, she was visibly upset as the radishes were not cut into discs. I wonder what magic it adds to the dish!

This simple, nutritious, and healthy sambar is absolute comfort food. Pair it with rice, beans palya, papad, and pickle for a hearty meal.

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This batch of radish sambar is even more special and delicious as I made it with home-grown radishes.

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Home-grown radishes

Radish sambar

Shilpa

Sambar is a staple in my kitchen. Sambar is called ‘huli’ in kannada. Either sambar or rasam will be in my menu at least 5 times a week and we never get tired of it.

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Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian, Karnataka

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Ingredients

  

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FOR THE SAMBAR:

• 1 cup radish
• 2 tbsp sambar powder
• 1 cup pigeon pea (toor dal)
• A small piece tamarind
• A small piece jaggery
• Salt to taste
• A few coriander leaves

FOR TEMPERING:

• 2 tbsp ghee
• ½ tsp mustard seeds
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• 5-6 curry leaves
• A generous pinch asafoetida (hing)

Instructions

 

• Soak tamarind in ½ cup water for 15-20 minutes. Extract tamarind water and discard the pulp. Set aside
• Wash toor dal and boil it with sufficient water until completely done. Lightly mash it and set aside
• Wash and peel radish. Cut them into roundels
• In a pan or kadhai, add radish, tamarind extract, jaggery, sambar powder, salt, and 2 cup water. Bring to boil, cover and simmer until the radish is completely cooked
• Add the toor dal and simmer for 5 minutes. Add some water to adjust the consistency if required
• In a small pan, heat ghee and add mustard seeds. Once the mustard seeds splutter, add cumin seeds, hing and curry leaves. Saute for a few seconds
• Pour this tempering onto the sambar
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot

Notes

You can adjust the amount of sambar powder as per your preference.

Nutrition Facts

Radish sambar

Amount Per Serving

Calories 52 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 6mg2%

Sodium 6mg0%

Potassium 94mg3%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 16IU0%

Vitamin C 10mg12%

Calcium 15mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Radish sambar step-by-step recipe with photos

1. Freshly ground sambar powder

2. Boil radish, tamarind extract, jaggery, sambar powder, salt and 2 cup water

3. Add boiled dal once radish is cooked

4. Adjust consistency and simmer for few minutes

5. Prepare tempering in ghee

6. Add tempering to the sambar

7. Add coriander leaves, mix well and serve hot