Sambar

South India's everyday lentil stew, rich with tamarind, tomatoes, and fresh vegetables.

Serves 4 · 35 min

Ingredients

• 1 cup toor dal

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• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

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• Tamarind, tomatoes, onion, vegetables, mustard seeds, curry leaves, sambar powder, oil(pantry)

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Method

1. 1

   Pressure-cook 1 cup toor dal with turmeric until soft; whisk smooth.

2. 2

   Boil mixed vegetables and onion with tamarind extract until just tender.

3. 3

   Stir in sambar powder and salt; add the cooked dal and simmer 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Temper mustard seeds, dry red chilli and curry leaves in oil and pour over. Serve with rice or idli.