Lentil Sambar Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried lentils
• 3 cups water
• 1 medium onion
• 1 head cauliflower
• 2 sweet potatoes
• 1 red bell pepper
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 fresh green chili pepper, minced, seeds removed for a milder hot
• 1 tablespoon tamarind paste, dissolved in
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 -3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• cooked brown basmati rice
• mango peach chutney
• nonfat yogurt (optional)