VegetarianLunchKerala
Kerala Style Varutharacha Sambar
Kerala Style Varutharacha Sambar is a vegetarian lunch from Kerala. It is made with toor dal, coconut and tamarind. This recipe serves 4 and takes about 55 min. One serving has about 250 kcal, 12 g protein, 35 g carbs and 8 g fat.
Did you know? A nutty sambar where coconut is roasted first. The grinding releases oils. Some versions use shallots. The dish is vegan and gluten-free. Perfect with idli or rice. The roasting adds depth. The tamarind should be balanced. Can include various vegetables. The tempering uses curry leaves. A flavorful twist on classic sambar.
Updated · nutrition is an estimate per serving
- Diet
- Vegetarian
- Course
- Lunch
- Cuisine
- Kerala
- Calories
- 250 kcal
- Protein
- 12 g
- Style
- Healthy
- Serves
- 4
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Level
- Medium
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 100 g toor dal
- 10 g tamarind
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 drumstick (optional)
- 6 shallot
- 1 tomato (optional)
- 80 g coconut
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds
- 4 dry red chilli
- ½ tsp black peppercorn
