Mixed Veg Sambar
Introduce your baby to the delightful flavors of Mixed Veg Sambar. This nutritious South Indian dish combines veggies, gentle spices, and essential vitamins for their growth. Let's explore a flavorful journey for your little one's taste buds!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Toor Dal
- 1 Carrot
- 1 Cucumber
- 4 tsp Green Peas
- ½ cup Pumpkin pieces
- 1 tsp Ghee clarified butter
- ⅛ tsp Jeera cumin seeds
- pinch Turmeric Powder
- 1 Red Chili
- 4 tsp Coriander hhopped
- Curry Leaves Few
- 4 cup Water
- ⅛ tsp Mustard Seeds
Instructions
- Wash and soak the 1/4 cup Toor Dal for 1 hour.
- Cut the 1 Carrot, 1 Cucumber, and 1/2 cup Pumpkin into small pieces.
- Boil all the vegetables in the pressure cooker and wait for 2 whistles.
- Once cooled down, remove the vegetables from the pressure cooker.
- In the same pressure cooker, add the dal, 3 cups of water, and wait for 3 whistles.
- Allow the pressure to release naturally and then mash the dal.
- Take a kadai (wok), add 1 tsp Ghee to it, and heat it.
- Add 1/8 tsp Jeera, 1/8 tsp Mustard Seeds, 1 Red Chili, and Curry Leavessaute until fragrant.
- Add mashed dal, boiled vegetables, pinch Turmeric Powder, and the remaining 1 cup of water mix well and bring to a boil.
- Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- At the end, add 4 tsp Coriander leaves, and it's ready to serve.
- Optional - you can add a few drops of lemon at the end.
Notes
Certainly, here are some of the health benefits of the ingredients used in Vegetable Sambar:
Lentils - They are an excellent source of plant-based protein, fiber, and complex carbohydrates, and they can help regulate blood sugar levels, improve digestion, and aid in weight management.
Vegetables - The vegetables used in sambar, such as drumsticks, carrots, bottle gourd, and okra, are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They are low in calories and can help prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
Tamarind - Tamarind is a souring agent used in sambar and is rich in antioxidants, aids digestion, and helps regulate blood sugar levels.
Turmeric - Turmeric is a spice with potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and it is used in sambar to add flavor and color.
Cumin seeds - Cumin seeds are rich in iron, potassium, and magnesium, and they can help improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and boost immunity.
Mustard seeds - Mustard seeds have anti-inflammatory properties and are rich in vitamins and minerals. They are used in sambar for flavor and to aid digestion.
Curry leaves - Curry leaves are rich in antioxidants and can help reduce inflammation, aid digestion and improve eye health. They are used in sambar for flavor and aroma.