What are the benefits of sambhar?

There are many dishes from the Southern part of India which has become popular across the nation and one such dish is samabr which is a kind of lentil soup , having  a tangier taste. This is the best accompaniment of idli and dosa. Apart from that, people can also have sambhar with plain rice. But why would you eat sambhar on regular basis? What are the nutrition benefits of sambhar? As you know that south Indian dishes are less spicy and they are easy to digest. So if you are health conscious the sambhar is a great choice for you because the smooth, spicy and sour taste of sambhar never disappoints you. Moreover, Sambar has many vegetables in it ,which makes it a nutritious food.

#4 reasons to try out the sambhar recipe: 

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1. Proteins: Pulses are a good source of protein, and sambhar is made with pulses. So, it becomes a good source of protein. Furthermore, adding vegetables to it enhances the nutritious  value of this dish. You can have sambhar on a regular basis, because it does not have unsaturated fat and it has a high level of proteins.

2. Fibres:Vegetables are the main source of fibre and antioxidants that maintain our breathing system. You can find lots of vegetables in sambhar that can add more fibres. You can add some vegetables like, brinjal, okra, pumpkin, tomatoes and other seasonal vegetables in your sambhar recipe. If you want to reduce weight, then you need to intake a high amount of fibres. So to avoid fat foods, you can try sambhar on a regular basis because it can cut down your fat within a few weeks.

3. Antioxidant: Pulses have high volumes of vitamins, iron, zinc and magnesium. Apart from that, vegetables with pulses can give you high proteins along with fibres and vitamins. Even you can add some herbs like curry leaves, red pepper and turmeric powder in your sambhar recipe, as they are very good for your immune system. They increase your immunity level and help you to lose your excess weight. Tomato , which is a key ingredient of Sambhar is rich in lycopene which combats cancer.

4. Easy to digest: Sambhar is prepared with lots of vegetables, water and pulses. So it is very easy to digest and it can help you to pass stool by relaxing the intestinal walls. You cannot suffer from any indigestion problem and you can easily have Sambhar anytime without any worry.

For a healthy life, you need to consume healthy food. Sambhar is a good option if you are looking for something which is tasteful and at the same time healthy. Also, if you are looking for a change from regular dal, then you can try out some sambhar recipes today .