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SAMBAR

A spiced lentil side dish from Kerala in South India with tamarind, asafoetida, fenugreek and mustard seeds

Provided by John Torode

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11



Sambar image

Steps:

  • Place the lentils in a large pan with 400ml water. Add turmeric and tamarind and boil for 25-30 mins until very soft.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan and gently fry the shallots for 8-10 mins. When softened, add the spices, curry leaves, chillies and a good pinch of salt. Cook for another 2 mins, until fragrant.
  • Boil another pan of salted water and cook the beans for 4 mins until tender, then drain well.
  • Once the lentils are cooked, add the shallot spice mix and the beans, stir well and add more seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

250g red or yellow lentil
½ tsp turmeric
1 tbsp tamarind paste
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 small shallots , finely chopped
½ tsp ground asafoetida
½ tsp ground fenugreek
½ tsp black mustard seeds
10 curry leaves
7 small dried red chillies
140g green bean , trimmed and cut in half

LENTIL SAMBAR

A colorful dish that pleases the eye and the palate. Make it as spicy as you dare! Great served with Recipe #47554. This recipe is from Moosewood Restaurant's Low-Fat Favorites, a great cookbook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22



Lentil Sambar image

Steps:

  • Rinse the lentils, place them in a small saucepan with the 3 cups of water, and bring them to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, until tender.
  • Stir occasionally, adding more water if necessary.
  • While the lentils are cooking, chop the onion, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  • Warm the oil in a pot and saute the mustard, fenugreek, and cumin seeds on medium heat, covering the pot and shaking it occasionally to prevent burning.
  • When the mustard seeds begin to pop, stir in the turmeric, coriander, cinnamom, cayenne, and chopped chile and saute for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in the tamarind liquid, then add the onions, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, and salt and combine.
  • Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the bell peppers, cover, and continue to cook until all of the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain the cooked lentils and stir them into the vegetable mixture.
  • Reheat if necessary, then stir in the cilantro.
  • Ladle over basmati rice and serve with Mango Peach Chutney and a generous dollop of yogurt,if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 451.2, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 14.5, Sugar 7.1, Protein 11.7

1 cup dried lentils
3 cups water
1 medium onion
1 head cauliflower
2 sweet potatoes
1 red bell pepper
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 fresh green chili pepper, minced, seeds removed for a milder hot
1 tablespoon tamarind paste, dissolved in
1 cup hot water
1 teaspoon salt
2 -3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
cooked brown basmati rice
mango peach chutney
nonfat yogurt (optional)

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