Brinjal sambar is a popular South Indian dish made with brinjal (eggplant), lentils, tamarind, and a blend of aromatic spices. This delicious and comforting dish is perfect for serving with rice or idli for a satisfying meal. Make sure to garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving for an extra burst of flavor.
This traditional South Indian sambar is a flavorful and comforting lentil-based stew made with soft-cooked thuvar dal, tangy tamarind, and a medley of vegetables like brinjal and tomato. Infused with the bold taste of sambar powder and tempered with aromatic spices like mustard seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves, it is a perfect blend of tangy, spicy, and savory flavors. Best served with steamed rice or idli, this sambar is a versatile and wholesome dish that brings authentic South Indian flavors to your table.
Brinjal Sambar
4
servings10
minutes10
minutesA common sambar recipe served with rice or idli and dosa
Ingredients
Brinjal – 3 (medium size)
Tomato -1
Thuvar dhal – Half cup
Tamarind – small lemon size
Sambar powder – 1 tablespoon
Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon
Salt – 1 teaspoon
- For seasoning
2 teaspoon oil
Half teaspoon mustard
A pinch of asafetida
Few curry leaves
Sambar onion – 4 or 5 cut length wise
Directions
- Wash thuvar (thoor) dhal and add two cups of water along with a pinch of turmeric powder and pressure cook till soft.
- Soak tamarind in water and squeeze out the juice.
- Cut tomato into medium size pieces.
- Cut brinjals into medium size pieces. Add water just to cover the brinjals.
- Add tomato pieces, salt, sambar powder, turmeric powder and cook on medium flame till the vegetable is soft.
- Add tamarind juice and allow to boil.
- Now add the cooked thuvar dhal mashed well.
- In a kadai put the oil and when it is hot add the mustard. When it pops up, add asafotida, cut onions and curry leaves and fry for a while.
- Add this to the sambar. Mix well. Remove from stove.
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Just made this sambar .. came out to be awesome!
Thank you SP.
Hi Kamala Mami,
Made the brinjal sambar for lunch…awesome…thanks
When cooking the dal do you drain the water when you mash the lentil?
No. Not necessary. Mash the dhal with the cooked water and add to the sambar.
Really thankful to you mam.. after watching ur blog in my life first time i started loving my kitchen… pls add some healthy rice recipes for kids
Thank you for your kind words. Please check the Rice category in our website. You will find some easy and kid’s recipes like Jeera rice, greens rice etc.
Followed your recipe and the sambar came out exceptionally well. Thank you.
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arumai…….ippothan cook panninein….yummyy….thanks kamala amma
Thank you Prabha.
Your recipes are simple and yet yummy when I cook them. It is difficult to find the wide range of varieties you have provided for the vegetables anywhere else. Appreciate your good work.
Thank you Sujatha.
How long to boil after adding the mashed dal. Should you boil or just mix? please explain
Can you please tell me How long should you boil after adding the mashed dal.??
Tried this out today and enjoyed it for lunch
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