Sambar - alive magazine

Sambar - alive magazine

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This is one of the most loved dishes in South Indian cuisine. It accompanies most meals. There are many variations to this sambar recipe depending on different…

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Cooking tools:

  • Pot
  • Skillet
  • Stove
  • Colander
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Fork
  • Slotted spoon
  • Wooden spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp (22 mL) tamarind
  • 1 cup (250 mL) lentils
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) turmeric
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) virgin coconut oil
  • 5 small dried red chilies (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) fenugreek seeds
  • 8 curry leaves (optional)
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) asafetida* (optional)
  • 1 large tomato
  • 1 cup (250 mL) mixed chopped vegetables (such as green beans, zucchini, cabbage, or carrot)
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) sambar powder (you can buy this prepared like garam masala)
  • Unrefined salt, to taste
  • Cilantro, for garnish

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