Shallot Sambar | Saveur

Shallot Sambar | Saveur

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This spicy dish marries traditional Indian spices with the split pea stew known as sambar.

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Ingredients

  • <sup>3</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup toor dal (yellow lentils)
  • 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 fresh hot green chile, halved
  • 7 oz. shallots (about 12), peeled
  • 2 tbsp. tamarind paste
  • 3 tbsp. sambar powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. ground turmeric
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. brown mustard seeds
  • 15 fresh curry leaves (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

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