Paleo Sambhar

Discover the rich and authentic flavors of South India with a Paleo twist in this Paleo Sambhar recipe! This vibrant, vegetable-packed stew combines butternut squash, carrots, eggplant, okra, and tomatoes, simmered in a tangy tamarind base and infused with aromatic spices like turmeric, cumin, and coriander. Coconut oil and a fragrant tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves add depth to this healthy, plant-based dish, which is entirely grain-free and perfect for those following a Paleo lifestyle. Ready in just under an hour, this wholesome sambhar is as satisfying as it is nutritious. Serve it with cauliflower rice or steamed veggies for a clean, flavorful meal that's brimming with bold, spiced goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Stir in the tamarind paste, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt into the vegetable mixture. Continue to simmer on low heat.

Step 4

In a separate pan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter.

Step 5

Add the cumin seeds and curry leaves to the pan, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 6

Pour the tempering (coconut oil and spices) into the pot with the vegetables and mix well to combine the flavors.

Step 7

Let the sambhar simmer for an additional 5 minutes to incorporate the tempering flavors.

Step 8

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Serve hot, optionally with cauliflower rice or steamed veggies for a complete Paleo meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1808.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	659.0

Total Fat 31.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4202.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 92.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.2g	0%
Total Sugars 45.7g
Protein 11.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 474.4mg	0%
Iron 10.1mg	0%
Potassium 2458.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.8%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 52.7%