Lentil Sambar Food

LENTIL SAMBAR

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.

SAMBAR

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.