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Is sambhar one of the lighter Indian gravies?

Is sambhar one of the lighter Indian gravies?

A home katori of sambhar is only about 120-150 kcal, mostly cooked dal and vegetables with very little oil. The tadka is the one small part that can quietly change the number.

12 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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Sambhar is the South Indian stew you eat with idli, dosa, or rice. It is made from toor dal, mixed vegetables, and tangy tamarind. Next to creamy north Indian gravies, it is genuinely one of the lighter bowls on your thali. But the little spoon of hot oil poured on top, the tadka, is where the calories can quietly change.

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