Sambar I

India

Published method, 5 steps.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (240 ml) toor dal
• 1½ cups water
• 1 tbsp salt
• 3 tbsp sambhar masala (see note)
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 cup (240 ml) cubed mixed vegetables (see notes)
• 1 big onion, cut into quarters
• 3 tbsp thickish tamarind pulp OR 1 tsp tamarind concentrate
• 2 tbsp oil or ghee
• 2 tsp mustard seeds
• 2–3 whole dry red chile peppers
• 7–8 leaves of curry leaves
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, to garnish

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