Awesome Sambhar Recipe

Ingredients for Awesome Sambhar

• Dried Red Lentils
• Carrot
• 1 cup water (plus 1/2 - 1 cup extra as needed)
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• Ground Coriander
• Ground Cumin
• Ground Turmeric
• Dried Chili
• Curry Powder
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

How to Make Awesome Sambhar

1. Rinse 1 cup of toor dal (split pigeon peas) and 1 cup of water in a large pot. Add 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped, and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed, and cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Add 1/2-1 cup of water if the mixture becomes too thick.
4. While the lentils and potatoes simmer, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small frying pan over medium heat.
5. Add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds and stir for 1 minute, or until they begin to pop.
6. Reduce heat to low. Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder, 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing), 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to your spice preference), and 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder. Sauté for 1 minute.
7. Remove from heat and set aside the spice mixture.
8. Once the potatoes and lentils are cooked, stir in the spice mixture, 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste), and the juice of 1/2 a lemon.
9. Serve hot with rice and a side salad. Garnish with fresh cilantro (optional).