Eggplant Sambar Recipe - Indian Yellow Lentil Tamarind Dal | Only Recipe App

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon safflower or other neutral oil
• 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds (, optional)
• 2 dried red chilies (, optional)
• 10 curry leaves (coarsely chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion or sliced pearl onions
• 1 tablespoon Sambhar Powder or use 2 tsp coriander powder + a good pinch of cumin (cayenne, black pepper)
• 2 medium tomatoes (chopped (1 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 to 2 cup chopped eggplant (or use other veggies)
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper or 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup split pigeon peas (toor dal, or split peas, washed and soaked for 15 minutes and drained)
• 2.5 cups to 4 cups water (more for saucepan)
• 1 to 2 teaspoons tamarind paste (concentrate or 1 tbsp tamarind pulp)
• cilantro and lemon for garnish