Sambar Recipe

• 1/2 lime sized ball Tamarind
• 1 cup Toor Dal (or red lentils)
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 2 teaspoons oil
• Salt to taste
• 5 small dry red chilies (or to taste)
• 8 Curry Leaves
• 1 medium onion (shallots are preferable)
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida
• 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1 large tomato
• 2 tablespoons sambar powder
• 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
• 1 cup of a vegetable of your choice like green beans, chopped carrot

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