At the outset, Sambhar Saadam (Saadam - Tamil for Rice) and Bisi Bele Bhath (BBB) are different although they look
similar. The former has its roots in Tamilnadu while BBB is the heartland of
Karnataka cuisine. Sambhar rice is quicker to make, requires less preps and
presents itself as a yummy One Pot Meal when you are pressed for time.
With Toor
Dal, homemade Sambhar Powder, Rice and a few veggies you are all set to cook and
devour a meal in less than 30 mins. Team it with some papad and some curd and
you are ready to go. Soaked Toor dal is mostly used in place of any other dal here, although for rushed mornings, you can also use moong (split green dal) or masoor (split red lentil) with slightly varying results.
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Prep time : 10 mins | Cook time : 15 -
20 mins | Serves : 2~3
Difficulty level : Easy
One Pot Meal with mixed veggies, lentils and rice
Ingredients:
Toor Dal - ½ cup
Rice - 1 cup (use short grained
variety)
Sambhar Powder - 2 tablespoon (I use my homemade version, but you could try with store bought too)
Salt - to taste
Mixed veggies chopped - 2 cups
(Carrots,French Beans,Turnips,Squash,Ash gourd etc)
Turmeric Powder - ½ TBSP
Onions - 1 (optional - I did not use)
Tomatoes - chopped - 1 large OR thick Tamarind paste - 1 tablespoon (or light tamarind extract ¼ cup)
Oil / Ghee - 2 teaspoon (skip ghee for vegan)
Tempering : Mustard Seeds, Curry
leaves, Roasted peanuts, broken red chillies (2)
PIN FOR LATER
Method:
- Soak the Toor Dal in warm water while
you chop the veggies. The mixed veggies indicated are my choice, you
can substitute with whatever else you like. - Wash and drain rice.
- In a small pressure pan, add the
Soaked Dal, washed rice and veggies. Add the turmeric and half the salt, enough
water and pressure cook for 3 - 4 whistles. - Meanwhile saute the tomatoes with half
the oil along with salt & sambhar powder till the tomatoes turn mushy. If
using onions, saute them along with the tomatoes. - Once the rice- dal mixture is cooked
and pressure releases, add enough hot water (about 1 - 1.5 cups) to get a semi
solid consistency. On a low simmer, tip in the sauteed tomatoes too. Let it
simmer for a while, approx. 5 - 6 mins till the raw smell disappears. Check for
salt and spices. - Switch off the stove. Prepare the
tempering with the remaining oil. Once the mustard splutters and the chillies
and peanuts are slightly roasted, pour the tempering over the sambhar
rice. - Serve hot with papad and curd.
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Lavanya says
This look delicious
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Suma Gandlur says
Yummy one pot meal. My SIL prepares this with masoor dal and calls it khichadi. 🙂
Padmajha says
This is one of my fav one pot meal.But sadly its a long time since I made this. Clicks are so tasty 🙂
veena says
Enakku venum, both sambhar saadam and bisi bele bhath:-)..looks very inviting Kalyani..
Unknown says
Its like having sambhar and rice 🙂 What a great comfort food. Love it
Priya Suresh says
One of my comforting food, feel like finishing that whole bowl..Drooling here.
Sanoli Ghosh says
Delicious and pretein pack Saadam.
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Foodiliciousnan says
This is always a got at.home. But i normally add Tamarind to. Love the clicks, ESP the second one
Harini R says
Love it! It is a life saver for me !
Chef Mireille says
this looks so beautiful...wish I could take photos like you 🙁
Unknown says
so picturous!!! am so drooling here... love the homey and very comforting sambar sadam!!
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Laxmipriya says
beautiful clicks.. love its color.. gr8.. 🙂
Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My Kitchen says
all- time favorite!!! Delicious n healthy one-pot meal with all the goodness of dal and fresh veggies!!!
Unknown says
yum yum.... this is so reminding me of my days in chennai... thanks for sharing 🙂
Anonymous says
Loved the color.. a delectable one pot meal I must say..
Sona says
looks delicious and lovely clicks..
vaishali sabnani says
This is so cool..amazing click Kalyani, I just a spoon to dig in!
sushma says
Yummy sambar rice. One pot meals are soo simple to make.
Saras says
Tempting one pot meal and my all time fav too.
Manju says
Simple and quick one pot meal for busy days.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Such a comforting dish! perfect one pot meal 🙂
Nalini's Kitchen says
Wow!!sambhar sadam makes me drool,looks so tempting and the consistency is so perfect..love to hav it with pappad and potato chips...
Gayathri Kumar says
Delicious and quick rice. While comparing with BBB, this is very easy to make...
Pavani says
Sambar saadham looks amazing.. so healthy and nutritious one pot meal.. Perfect on a busy weeknight.
Rajani S says
So the tanginess is from the tomatoes and not tamarind, right? Nice recipe, will definitely give this a try sometime!
Nisha says
Comforting one pot meal. Spicy roasted potato and this rice would taste heaven.
Rajani S says
I make bisi bela bath and havent tried sambar rice yet. The sourness is from the tomatoes as against the tamarind that we use for sambar, right?
I will try this recipe soon and let you know 🙂
Rajani S says
Making this for dinner now 🙂
cookwithrenu says
A delicious and lip smacking one pot meal this is. I like the addition of sambar masala in this, it would be so flavourful and yummy
Linsy Patel says
Its my favorite way to eat rice and dals, perfect in one bowl in cold wintery nights, looks so delicious.
Archana says
I am giggling to myself I have been feeding the girls sambar sadham n calling it bbb. They have not caught on I am definitely not educating them. Love it btw
Kalyani says
he he 🙂 I hear ya. better not to let them know too many secrets !
Mayuri Patel says
That's a delicious sounding and different way to make rice toor dal mixture. We generally use that for khichdi. Just one question, to truly make it a one pot meal can we stir fry the onion and tomato and then add the rice and toor along with the veggies and pressure cook?
Kalyani says
Thanks Mayuri. yes u cd do that, the tomatoes will turn mushy but if thats ok, you can go ahead. do try and let me know how you liked it.
mildly indian says
That staple sambhar sadam with drizzled ghee is an all time favorite. I love the fact that you have brought out the difference between the bbb and the smabar sadam as well.
Kalyani says
thanks Seema.. Lettting the readers know the difference was very imperative, right ?
jayashree says
This is a quicker version than bisebelebath which need long hours. It is ideal for a lazy sunday.
Kalyani says
yes quicker and tasty too !