Nut-Free Sambhar Rice

Experience the comforting flavors of South India with this Nut-Free Sambhar Rice, a wholesome one-pot meal bursting with vibrant spices, tangy tamarind, and nourishing vegetables. This recipe swaps out traditional nuts and relies on the earthy richness of toor dal (pigeon peas) and aromatic spices like mustard seeds, curry leaves, and asafoetida for a robust, allergy-friendly dish. Chunks of carrots, beans, and potatoes simmer together with basmati rice and a spiced tamarind base, creating a perfectly balanced meal that's suitable for everyone at the table. Ready in just an hour, this gluten-free and nut-free version of the classic Sambhar Rice is the ultimate comfort food for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Serve it steaming hot, topped with fresh coriander for a fragrant, hearty finish!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Basmati rice
• 0.5 cup Toor dal (pigeon peas)
• 3 tablespoons Tamarind pulp
• 2 cups Mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, potatoes)
• 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
• 1 medium, chopped Tomato
• 2 tablespoons Sambhar powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 2 Dry red chilies
• 10 leaves Curry leaves
• 0.25 teaspoon Asafoetida
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 4 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Coriander leaves

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the basmati rice and toor dal separately under cold water and set aside.

Step 2

In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed toor dal and cook until the dal is tender, about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Add the basmati rice to the pot with the toor dal and continue cooking until the rice is fully cooked, about 15 minutes.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, mix the tamarind pulp with a little warm water and set aside.

Step 5

Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, allowing them to splutter.

Step 6

Add the dry red chilies, curry leaves, and asafoetida to the pan. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.

Step 7

Add the chopped onions to the pan and sauté until they become translucent.

Step 8

Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft.

Step 9

Stir in the turmeric powder, sambhar powder, and salt, combining well with the onion and tomato mix.

Step 10

Add the mixed vegetables to the pan and sauté for 5-7 minutes until partly cooked.

Step 11

Pour the tamarind mixture into the pan with the vegetables and simmer for another 5 minutes.

Step 12

Once the rice and dal are cooked, combine them with the vegetable and spice mixture.

Step 13

Continue cooking on low heat for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 14

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Step 15

Serve hot and enjoy your nut-free sambhar rice!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2135.5 grams (2135.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1496

Total Fat 36.40g	47%
Saturated Fat 3.40g	17%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4945mg	215%
Total Carbohydrate 244.30g	89%
Dietary Fiber 46.20g	165%
Total Sugars 51.80g
Protein 48.00g	96%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 453mg	35%
Iron 19mg	104%
Potassium 4031mg	86%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.9%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 65.3%