Sambar: Indian Vegetable Stew
A simple Indian vegetable and tamarind stew, traditionally served alongside Idlis, Vadas, or rice.
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Instructions
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Start boiling pigeon peas and sambar masala in sufficient water until soft and thick.
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Soak tamarind in hot water for 10 minutes, then squeeze to extract the juice.
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Stir the tamarind juice and salt into the lentils.
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Simmer, then add potatoes and cook until half tender. Incorporate remaining vegetables and optional drumsticks, cooking until tender.
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Heat ghee in a small pan. Fry curry leaves, dry red chilies, and mustard seeds until spluttering ceases. Pour this tempering into the boiled lentils and mix.
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Garnish with chopped green coriander and serve hot.