MALABAR SPINACH SAMBAR RECIPE

Feb 08, 2024
By Mary Anthony
0 Comment

MALABAR SPINACH SAMBAR RECIPE

Malabar spinach is high in vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and calcium. It is a rich source of soluble fibre and hence good for treating constipation. It has a high amount of protein for a plant and is also a good source of magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. Another good reason to eat malabar spinach is that it has a good amount of antioxidants, particularly beta carotene and lutein.

INGREDIENTS

Malabar spinach leaves chopped – 2 cup
Tamarind – marble size soaked in 1 cup hot water
Toor dal – ¼ cup
Tomato – 1
Turmeric – ¼ tsp
Fresh coconut – ¼ cup
Sambar powder – 1 ½ tbsp
Jaggery – 1 tsp
Oil – 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
Red chilli – 2 or 3
Salt to taste

PREPARATION

Pressure cook dal + salt + turmeric + tomato till soft . Mash the dal . Add roughly 1 cup hot water , mix well and keep aside .
Extract tamarind juice and keep aside.
Dry roast the coconut till golden . Add sambar powder and give a nice mix. Off the flame ,
Grind into fine paste by adding tamarind juice + jaggery .

METHOD

Heat oil in a pan .Crackle mustard seeds.

Add red chill and give a stir .

Add the leaves and stir fry for 6 to 7 mins , till it shrinks completely .

Add the coconut paste + cooked dal and mix well.

Adjust hot water if needed.The sambar thickens on cooling .

Adjust salt as needed .

Bring to a boil.Lower the flame and simmer for 1 mins and off the flame.

Spinach sambar is ready to serve .