Sambar
This lentil curry recipe is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender red or yellow lentils with a fragrant blend of spices, shallots, and green beans. The lentils are cooked until soft and infused with turmeric and tangy tamarind, while the spice-infused shallot mixture adds depth and warmth to the dish. Combined with the tender-crisp green beans, this curry is a delicious and wholesome meal that will bring a burst of flavor to your table.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 250g red or yellow lentils
- 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 beans , trimmed and cut in half
Instructions
- 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.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 272 calories
- Fat Content: 7 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 37 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 5 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 4 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 16 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.1 milligram of sodium
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