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Sambar (South Indian Lentil and Vegetable Stew) — Indian recipe
Sambar (South Indian Lentil and Vegetable Stew), photographed for the Kitchen Pantri cookbook.

Sambar (South Indian Lentil and Vegetable Stew)

The everyday South Indian stew: creamy mashed toor dal simmered with drumsticks, carrot, okra, onion and tomato in a tangy tamarind broth seasoned with aromatic sambar powder, then finished with a sizzling tempering of mustard seeds, cumin, fenugreek, dried chilies, curry leaves and asafoetida. Serve with rice, idli or dosa.

At a glance

Cuisine
Indian
Category
Soup
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
Makes
4 servings
Calories
About 225 kcal per serving
Difficulty
Medium
Dietary
Dairy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

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