Saravana Bhavan Style Sambar Rice in Just 3 Minutes (Two Servings)

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📝 Description
Make restaurant-style Sambar Rice at home, just like at Saravana Bhavan! This flavourful one-pot meal uses red rice and brown rice mixed with tur dal, fresh vegetables (carrot, brinjal, potato, tomato), and classic South Indian spices. It’s comforting, wholesome, and perfect for lunch or dinner. Quick, easy, and totally delicious! 🍛✨



Grains & Dal
Red rice — ½ cup
Brown rice — ¼ cup
Tur dal (split pigeon peas) — ½ cup
Vegetables
Carrot (chopped) — ¼ cup
Brinjal / Eggplant (chopped) — ¼ cup
Potato (small, chopped) — ¼ cup
Tomato (ripe, chopped) — ½ cup
Spices & Seasoning
Sambar powder — 1½ to 2 tbsp (adjust to taste)
Turmeric powder — ½ tsp
Red chilli powder — ½ tsp (optional/spicy level)
Salt — to taste
Tamarind pulp — 1 to 1½ tbsp (soaked, strained)
Tempering (Tadka)
Oil (or ghee) — 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds — ½ tsp
Cumin seeds — ½ tsp
Curry leaves — 8–10 leaves
Hing (asafoetida) — a pinch

Coriander leaves — 2 tbsp chopped (for garnish)
🍽️ Method (Quick & Simple)
Rinse & Soak
Wash red rice, brown rice, and tur dal separately until water runs clear.
Soak for 15–20 minutes (optional but helps cook faster).
Pressure Cook
Add rice + dal + chopped veggies + turmeric + salt + chilli powder + tamarind pulp.
Add water — about 2½ to 3 cups (adjust for consistency you like).
Pressure cook for 3–4 whistles until everything is soft.
Mash & Mix
Once pressure lowers, open and gently mash some of the cooked veggies/ dal to thicken the sambar rice.
Add sambar powder and stir well. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
Temper
Heat oil in a small pan.
Add mustard seeds → let them pop.
Add cumin seeds, curry leaves, and a pinch of hing.
Pour this hot tempering over the cooked sambar rice and mix.
Serve
Garnish with fresh coriander.
Serve hot with papad, chips, or plain curd.
💰 Approximate Cost (India / 2026 prices)
Ingredient
Qty
Approx Price*
Red Rice
½ cup
₹10
Brown Rice
¼ cup
₹8
Tur Dal
½ cup
₹15
Carrot
¼ cup
₹7
Brinjal
¼ cup
₹6
Potato
¼ cup
₹4
Tomato
½ cup
₹8
Spices & Tamarind
—
₹15
Tempering items
—
₹7
Total (approx)

~₹80–₹90
*Prices vary by city and store — this is a rough estimate in Kerala/India.
📌 Tips for Best Texture
✔ Use slightly more water if you like softer sambar rice.
✔ Mash lightly for a creamy consistency.
✔ Adjust sambar powder based on heat preference.