Spicy Lentil And Vegetable Stew (sambhar)

This Spicy Lentil and Vegetable Stew, also known as Sambhar, is a traditional Jain Cuisine dish that is packed with flavor and nutrition. It's a perfect combination of lentils, vegetables, and aromatic spices, making it a wholesome and satisfying meal.

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Spicy Lentil And Vegetable Stew (sambhar)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup split pigeon peas (toor dal)
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, pumpkin, drumsticks)
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 small eggplant, diced
  • 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
  • 1 tablespoon sambar powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2 dried red chilies
  • 10-12 curry leaves
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash the toor dal and pressure cook with 3 cups of water until soft.
  2. Add the mixed vegetables, tomato, and eggplant to the cooked dal and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Dilute the tamarind paste in 1 cup of water and add it to the dal mixture.
  4. Add sambar powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Heat oil in a separate pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves. Once the seeds splutter, pour this tempering over the dal mixture.
  6. Simmer for another 5 minutes and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
15g
Fat
3g

Supplies

Pressure cooker Saucepan Frying pan

Tools

Knife Cutting board Measuring spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the Spicy Lentil and Vegetable Stew with steamed rice or idli for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

Adjust the spiciness according to your preference and add more vegetables for extra nutrition.

Cost

$8