Sambar Rice Bowl
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with sambar powder, vegetables, and tamarind for a tangy, warming South Indian dinner. Ready in one pot without any fuss.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 tbsp sambar powder
- 1 tbsp tamarind paste
- ½ medium yellow onion, diced
- ½ cup carrots, diced small
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring, until golden and fragrant, ~3 minutes.
- 2
Add sambar powder and stir for 30 seconds until the spices bloom and smell toasted.
- 3
Pour in water and tamarind paste, then add rice, carrots, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- 4
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, ~12 minutes.
- 5
Remove from heat. Let rest covered for 2 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- 6
Serve hot in bowls. Drizzle with a squeeze of lime if you have it.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot with lid (3-4 quart)
- wooden spoon
- fork
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