Sambar

Indian · 50 min · vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free

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Ingredients

• 1 cup toor dal (split pigeon peas)
• 3 cups mixed vegetables (drumstick, carrot, pumpkin)
• 1 tbsp tamarind paste
• 2 tbsp sambar powder
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 2 dried red chilies
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 2 tbsp neutral oil

Method

1. Cook dal with turmeric and 3 cups water 25 minutes until soft; whisk smooth.
2. In a separate pot simmer the chopped vegetables with tamarind, sambar powder and 2 cups water 12 minutes until tender.
3. Add the cooked dal and salt, and simmer together 8 minutes to a pourable consistency.
4. For the tempering, heat oil, pop mustard seeds, add dried chilies and curry leaves.
5. Pour the tempering over the sambar and stir through.

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