Beet Leaves Sambar

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
1%
Beet Leaves Sambar
35 min.
4
17kcal

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Are you looking for a vibrant and nutritious side dish that’s not only delicious but also packed with health benefits? Look no further than Beet Leaves Sambar! This delightful recipe showcases the often-overlooked beet greens, which are not only rich in vitamins and minerals but also add a unique flavor to your meal. Perfect for those following a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or low FODMAP diet, this dish is a versatile addition to any table.

In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a wholesome sambar that serves four people, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings. With only 17 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt! The combination of spices, including hing (asafoetida), mustard seeds, and sambar powder, creates a fragrant and flavorful experience that will tantalize your taste buds.

Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is straightforward and requires minimal equipment. The cooking process involves a delightful blend of sautéing and simmering, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Plus, the addition of tamarind pulp gives the sambar a tangy twist that perfectly complements the earthy beet greens.

So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to enjoy a dish that not only nourishes your body but also excites your palate. Beet Leaves Sambar is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire!

Ingredients

  • Bunch bunchs of kale (Methi Or Other Greens Can Also Be Used)
  • 0.1 Teaspoon hing/asafoetida 
  • 0.5 Tablespoon sambar powder 
  • 0.3 Teaspoon mustard seeds 
  • 0.5 Tablespoon oil 
  • Teaspoons tamarind pulp (See My Notes)
  • 0.3 Teaspoon turmeric powder 
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • stove
  • pressure cooker

Directions

  1. Rinse thoroughly the greens and finely chop the beet leaves as well as the stems. In a pressure cooker cook the toor daal and keep it separately.In a saucepan add all the ingredients listed for sambar except the toor daal and keep it on the stove.The greens should be cooked completely.
  2. Add some more water if required.Now add the mashed toor daal to the greens and let it cook for another 3 minutes.In a small frying pan add the oil, once it heats add the mustard seeds. Once it starts to splutter add the methi seeds and the slit green chili and fry it for a minute.
  3. Add the tempering to the boiling sambar and leave it in the stove for another 2 minutes and then switch off the stove. This sambar should not have a very thick consistency also. It will taste better if it’s little watery.

Nutrition Facts

Calories17kcal
Protein7.25%
Fat28.82%
Carbs63.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49.25
Glycemic Load
1.73
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
1.542173905865%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:16.55kcal
0.83%
Fat:0.61g
0.93%
Saturated Fat:0.09g
0.57%
Carbohydrates:3.03g
1.01%
Net Carbohydrates:2.66g
0.97%
Sugar:1.38g
1.54%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:163.72mg
7.12%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.34g
0.69%
Calcium:103.7mg
10.37%
Phosphorus:45.17mg
4.52%
Copper:0.06mg
2.81%
Iron:0.5mg
2.76%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.5%
Magnesium:8.92mg
2.23%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.66%
Fiber:0.37g
1.47%
Selenium:0.8µg
1.14%
Vitamin K:1.14µg
1.09%