Is Sambar — South Indian Stew safe for CKD patients?

This Indian recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 880mg sodium, 680mg potassium, and 280mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Sambar — South Indian Stew more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

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Sambar — South Indian Stew

Tangy lentil-tamarind stew with vegetables (drumstick, eggplant, okra) and sambar powder.

Prep time 45 min

Servings 4

Calories 210 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

210

Calories

280mg

Phosphorus

280 / 800mg

880mg

Sodium

880 / 2000mg

680mg

Potassium

680 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Lentils + tamarind = P+K. Drink less broth.

Ingredients

Toor dal
Tamarind paste
Sambar powder
Drumstick, eggplant, okra

Everyday Lentil Sambar South Indian Tamarind Vegetable

Cooking Steps

1
Cook lentils.
2
Add tamarind + vegetables + spice.
3
Simmer.

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