Provided by Julie Sahni
Categories Tomato Vegetarian Diwali Lunch Spice Pea Radish Simmer Sugar Conscious Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 cups, enough for 8 people
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Pick through, clean, and wash the split peas. Put in a large saucepan. Add the turmeric and water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and cook, partially covered, for 40 minutes at a low boil. Stir occasionally to make sure the peas don't burn; when the peas are very soft, turn off the heat. Beat with a whisk for a minute to puree the peas. In a separate bowl, measure the puree and add enough water to make 6 cups of brothy puree. Return the puree to the pan.
- 2. Measure out the spices and place them right next to the stove in separate piles. Turn on the burner and bring the puree to a boil. Add the sambaar powder, the coriander, and the garlic and continue to boil the puree, partially covered, over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Add the onions, radishes, tomatoes, fenugreek leaves (if you are using ground fenugreek seeds, do not add them now), and salt, and continue cooking at a low boil for an additional 10 minutes. Turn off the heat.
- 3. Heat the oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. When it is hot, add the chili pods and fry until they turn dark (about 15-20 seconds). Lift the pan off the heat, add the mustard powder and fenugreek powder if you are using it, and immediately pour the contents of the pan over the sambaar (the split pea mixture). Stir to mix. Cover and let the dish rest a few minutes so all the flavors will have time to blend.
- To serve, bring the sambaar to a vigorous boil, stir in the lemon juice, and pour it into a soup tureen or serve individually in katoori (small bowls). Serve the dumplings, idlee, 2 per person, in soup plates. Spoon sambaar over the dumplings as desired.
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Nelson Dumebi
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. I can't wait to try it.
Grifferin Studios
[email protected]I'm always looking for new vegan recipes. This one looks like a winner.
belay mulay
[email protected]This dish looks delicious. I'm going to make it for my family this weekend.
Angeline Youngblood
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Rijan Bhatta
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper!
Justice Arrdee
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this dish again!
nenejules vlog
[email protected]The dumplings were a bit bland, but the sauce was delicious.
MD HELAL UDDIN KHAN
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used brown rice instead of white rice, and it worked perfectly.
Abdirahman Caano
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I loved this dish! The dumplings were light and fluffy, and the sauce was flavorful and complex.
Brooklyn Dailey
[email protected]These steamed rice and bean dumplings were a hit at my dinner party! The spicy lentil and radish sauce was the perfect complement to the dumplings, and the overall dish was flavorful and satisfying.