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Sambaram Recipe

Sambaram is a Kerala style spiced buttermilk. Sambaram is a refreshing drink made by blending curd with water, green chili, ginger and salt. Sambaram is served as a part of Onam Sadhya as it helps in digestion of the huge spread of Sadhya. Learn to make Sambaram with step by step pictures and video.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings2
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 cup curd
  • 1 and ½ cups water
  • ½ inch ginger
  • 2 small onion
  • 1 long green chilli
  • salt to taste
  • few curry leaves

Instructions

  • First get ready with ½ inch ginger, 2 small onion and 1 long green chili. Chop them roughly.
  • Take a hand mortar and pestle and crush using it. You can use mixer to crush it roughly too.
  • Crush roughly but do not make it a fine paste if using a mixer just crush it coarsely.
  • Crush like shown below. Set aside.
  • To a mixing bowl : add 1 cup thick curd.
  • Add 1 and ½ cups water to it.
  • Whisk well. I used my hand churner to do this.
  • Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  • Add required salt to it.
  • Add crushed ginger,onion and green chilli.
  • Add finely chopped curry leaves.
  • Mix it well.
  • Sambaram is ready to serve!
  • Serve chilled!

Video

Notes

  • Curd - Use thick fresh curd. Thin it down by adding water. Use thick chilled curd for best results.
  • Whisking - You can use the traditional mathu(wooden ladle) or wired whisk to whisk the curd.
  • Flavorings - Small onion, ginger and green chilies are crushed and added which gives the drink a great flavor.
  • Consistency - The consistency can be adjusted to your liking, add more water if you like it a bit runny.
  • Spice level - Adjust spice level according to your preference. You can add more green chilies if you want it more spicy.
  • Resting time - You can give resting time of 30 minutes, keep it covered. Then if you want you can strain it and drink, the flavors will still be there.
Nutrition Facts
Sambaram Recipe
Amount Per Serving (200 ml)
Calories 79 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 16mg5%
Sodium 67mg3%
Potassium 199mg6%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 310IU6%
Vitamin C 101mg122%
Calcium 175mg18%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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