SAMBAR (SPICY LENTIL AND VEGETABLE STEW)

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A spicy South Indian vegetable stew. Enjoy with rice, roti, or as a soup.

Provided by Sunaina

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 cups water, or more as needed
2 cups toor dal (pigeon peas)
1 onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 cup peeled, chopped pumpkin
1 cup chopped okra
½ cup peas
½ cup sliced red radishes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
6 cloves garlic, sliced
4 dried red chile peppers
2 tablespoons dried curry leaves
1 tablespoon sambar powder
½ cup tamarind pulp
salt to taste
1 pinch red chile powder, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine water, toor dal, onion, tomato, pumpkin, okra, peas, and radishes in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook until dal, pumpkin, and radishes start to soften, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a small pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds. Stir in garlic, red peppers, curry leaves, and sambar powder. Cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir seasoned oil mixture into the stew and cook until flavors combine, 25 to 30 minutes more. Stir in tamarind, salt, and red chile powder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 108.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Donald Dino
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I made this sambar recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavor and asked for the recipe.


Rana Mazher
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This sambar recipe is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the spices will help to clear your sinuses.


Crack Ninja
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I love the addition of tamarind to this sambar recipe. It gives it a unique and tangy flavor.


Wormadey Famous
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This sambar recipe is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I always have a few lentils leftover from other recipes, and this is a great way to use them up.


Jacqueline Thomas
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I've made this sambar recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. The flavors are well-balanced and the stew is hearty and filling.


Treonna Collins
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This sambar recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the flavor and they don't even realize that they're eating healthy.


Keleish Engelbrecht
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I love the fact that this sambar recipe is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in less than an hour.


Nette saludares
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This sambar recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few vegetables that are about to go bad, and this recipe is a great way to use them up.


reversed oof
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I've been making this sambar recipe for years and it's always a favorite. It's a delicious and versatile stew that can be served with rice, roti, or naan.


Julia Aguilar
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This sambar recipe is a great way to introduce your family to Indian cuisine. It's mild enough for everyone to enjoy, but still has plenty of flavor.


LR7 BOYZZ
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I made this sambar recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavor and asked for the recipe.


DreadheadZay Cole
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This sambar recipe is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the spices will help to clear your sinuses.


Farhan uddin404
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I love the addition of tamarind to this sambar recipe. It gives it a unique and tangy flavor.


Apostle Michael Yaw Antwi
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This sambar recipe is a great way to use up leftover lentils and vegetables. It's also a healthy and affordable meal.


Sara Esam
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I've made this sambar recipe several times and it always turns out great. The flavors are perfect and it's a hearty and filling stew.


Brenda Gallas
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This sambar recipe is a must-try for all lentil and vegetable stew lovers! It's packed with flavor and is easy to make.