SAMBAR

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup thoor dhal or yellow split peas
1 1/4 cups water
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon tamarind concentrate
1 tablespoon hot water
1/8 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1/8 teaspoon ground asafetida
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon Sambar Spice Blend
1 large boiling potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh tomatoes
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
1/3 cup cut green beans (1-inch lengths)
1 green chile, serrano, Thai or jalapeno, split lengthwise
5 to 6 sprigs cilantro
10 curry leaves or 2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan combine thoor dhal or split peas, 1 1/4 cups water, and turmeric and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until very soft (about 45 minutes for split peas).
  • While dhal cooks, dissolve tamarind concentrate in 1 tablespoon hot water and set aside.
  • In a 3-quart covered saucepan over medium high heat, heat mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and asafetida in oil until the mustard seeds begin to pop.
  • After the seeds have popped for a few moments, add 2 cups water, salt, spice blend, dissolved tamarind, potato, tomatoes, onion, green beans, green chile, cilantro and curry leaves and simmer over medium low heat until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • When dhal is cooked and completely tender, mash with a potato masher or back of a spoon 6 to 8 times, to break up roughly. Stir into cooked vegetable and spice mixture in saucepan and simmer for another 10 minutes. Add more water if necessary to attain a soupy consistency.

Tony Olof
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I love this sambar recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. The flavors are amazing and it's always a hit with my family.


Cheryl Hodgins
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This is my favorite sambar recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The tamarind and jaggery give it a perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors.


Jeff Osgood
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This sambar is a must-try! It's easy to make and absolutely delicious. I especially love the addition of the jaggery, which gives the sambar a slightly sweet and smoky flavor.


Desirae Stormer
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I'm not usually a fan of sambar, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and well-balanced. I love the way the tamarind and jaggery add a sweet and sour flavor to the dish.


Belinda Mottram
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This is the best sambar recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and aromatic. I love the way the spices come together to create a delicious and satisfying dish.


Zara Willis
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I love this sambar recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. The flavors are amazing and it's always a hit with my family.


Jackson Molora
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This is my favorite sambar recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The tamarind and jaggery give it a perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors.


Street Life Stories
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This sambar is a must-try! It's easy to make and absolutely delicious. I especially love the addition of the jaggery, which gives the sambar a slightly sweet and smoky flavor.


XT4 Crimina
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I'm not usually a fan of sambar, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and well-balanced. I love the way the tamarind and jaggery add a sweet and sour flavor to the dish.


Madelyn Baldwin
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This is the best sambar recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and aromatic. I love the way the spices come together to create a delicious and satisfying dish.


Shanny Kurt
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I love this sambar recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. The flavors are amazing and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Nihal Ali
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This sambar is delicious! The tamarind and jaggery give it a lovely tangy and sweet flavor. I served it with rice and papadum, and it was a perfect meal.


Naomi Wamucii
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I'm a big fan of sambar, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The tamarind and jaggery give it a perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors. I like to serve it with rice and vegetables.


Jenny Telfort
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This is my go-to sambar recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the way the spices come together to create a flavorful and aromatic dish.


John Calhoon
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I made this sambar for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the jaggery, which gave the sambar a slightly sweet and smoky flavor.


md. mukter
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This sambar recipe is a keeper! I've tried many different sambar recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the tamarind adds a lovely sour note. I served it with rice and papadum, and it was a hit with my family


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