Sambar

Sambar

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

225 cal 11g protein 34g carbs 5g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 6 servings
  • 1/4 cup toor dal (split pigeon peas)
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (drumstick, carrot, pumpkin)
  • 1/4 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 3/4 tbsp sambar powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 dried red chilies
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 3/4 tbsp neutral oil

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  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.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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