Sambar Recipe | Food Network

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup thoor dhal or yellow split peas
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon tamarind concentrate
• 1 tablespoon hot water
• 1/8 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1/8 teaspoon ground asafetida
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon Sambar Spice Blend
• 1 large boiling potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
• 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh tomatoes
• 1 cup coarsely chopped onion
• 1/3 cup cut green beans (1-inch lengths)
• 1 green chile, serrano, Thai or jalapeno, split lengthwise
• 5 to 6 sprigs cilantro
• 10 curry leaves or 2 bay leaves