Sambhar Sadham or Rice (Instant Pot)

Sambhar Shadum or RiceI have been told that my Sambhar Rice or Sambhar Sadham is very good. And, since it is a regional specialty, I only lay such claim to fame when it is regionally approved. What I mean by this is that my version of this recipe has been bless and approved by my South Indian friends. Which is important. After all, Sambhar Sadham is ultimate and comforting South Indian soul food.

What exactly is Sambhar Sadhum?

So what exactly is Sambhar Sadham also known as Sambhar Rice. Well it is just as it sounds, a combination of Sambhar the ubiquitous lentil stew of South India, happily melded with its favorite cohort rice. But, here is a case of the some of the parts being greater than the whole. When the rice and lentils are cooked together, they work together to maximize the flavors. And you get a dish that is wholesome and guaranteed to beat the chills. So, while I have been ridiculously busy the past couple of weeks, the weather has inspired me to make some seriously good comfort food.

Sambhar Shadum or Rice

I hope to work through and share these with you one by one. Now for good sambhar and sambhar rice, you need good sambhar masala. A blend that is at the health of good wholesome sambhar. And if you want my tested and tried blend without the effort of making it yourself you just need to get it from my Etsy store. Yes, another one of my COVID endeavors.

My Breakdown of Sambhar Sadhum

So, I do make this in three steps – I cook the lentils and then add in the rice, vegetables and all the seasonings. Finally, last but not the least I finish with tarka or tempering. An essential step without which no Indian lentil dish is complete. If you have extra sambhar, you can also adapt to make this recipe.

Sambhar Shadum or Rice

  • All of this is happily done in the instant pot.
  • Good vegetables are eggplant, squash, peppers, but honestly, I use a dish like this to clear out my fridge.
  • So, whip up a potful and enjoy while the chills are still out.

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Sambhar Shadum or Rice (Instant Pot)

Sambhar Shadum or Rice (Instant Pot)

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup toor dal
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon red cayenne powder (more or less to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1/2 cup rice
  • 2 tablespoons sambhar masala
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp
  • 1 and 1/2 cups assorted vegetables (such as carrots, eggplants, potatoes and peas)
  • 1 tablespoon ghee or coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon asafetida or hing
  • 8 to 10 curry leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Place the toor dal, 2 cups water, salt, turmeric, red cayenne powder in the instant pot and set to 10 minutes of cook time.
  2. In the meantime you can prep the vegetables, etc.
  3. Release the pressure. Stir the lentils, add in the rice, sambhar masala, diced tomato, tamarind pulp, and assorted vegetables. Add about 1 and 1/2 cups of water. Set on 4 minutes of pressure.
  4. Release the pressure and stir well.
  5. Heat the ghee or coconut oil and add in the mustard seeds and wait until they crackle. Add in the hing and curry leaves. Pour the oil over the sambhar rice and stir in.
  6. Stir in the cilantro and serve hot.
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