Paleo Sambhar
Paleo Sambhar is a vibrant, nutrient-packed twist on the traditional South Indian dish, crafted to align perfectly with a paleo lifestyle. This hearty recipe combines an array of fresh, tender vegetables like butternut squash, carrots, eggplant, okra, and tomatoes, all simmered in a tangy tamarind broth and infused with fragrant spices like turmeric, cumin, and coriander. The dish is brought to life with a sizzling coconut oil tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves, adding layers of aromatic depth. Ready in under an hour, this wholesome, grain-free sambhar is perfect for a comforting and healthy meal, especially when paired with cauliflower rice or steamed vegetables. Whether you're following a paleo diet or just looking to enjoy a flavor-packed, vegetable-forward dish, this Paleo Sambhar is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup butternut squash
- 1 cup carrot
- 1 cup eggplant
- 1 cup okra
- 1 cup tomato
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 10 leaves curry leaves
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 teaspoons coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Instructions
Start by preparing all the vegetables. Peel and cube the butternut squash, chop the carrot, eggplant, and okra into bite-sized pieces, and dice the tomato.
In a large pot, add the cubed butternut squash, carrot, eggplant, okra, tomato, and water. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the tamarind paste, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt into the vegetable mixture. Continue to simmer on low heat.
In a separate pan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter.
Add the cumin seeds and curry leaves to the pan, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour the tempering (coconut oil and spices) into the pot with the vegetables and mix well to combine the flavors.
Let the sambhar simmer for an additional 5 minutes to incorporate the tempering flavors.
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Serve hot, optionally with cauliflower rice or steamed veggies for a complete Paleo meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
659 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.8 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.5 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4202 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.5 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.2 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.7 g | ||
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 474 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2458 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
