Shallot Sambar
This spicy dish marries traditional Indian spices with the split pea stew known as sambar.
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Cooking tools:
- Saucepan
- Skillet
- Potato masher
- Measuring cup
- Measuring spoon
- Stove
- Spoon
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Serving bowl
Ingredients
- 3⁄4 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
- 1⁄2 tsp. ground turmeric
- 1⁄2 tsp. brown mustard seeds
- 15 fresh curry leaves (optional)
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
