Satvic Sambar

A mild, satvic-style sambar made with soaked arhar dal, tender pumpkin and beans, and a homemade roasted sambar masala, finished with tamarind pulp, rock salt, and coriander.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Soak the arhar dal in plenty of water for 6 hours. Soak the tamarind in 1/4 cup water for 1 hour.

Step 2

Drain the dal and place it in a saucepan with 1 cup fresh water. Bring to a boil, reduce to medium heat, partially cover, and cook for about 20 minutes until soft. Cool slightly.

Step 3

In another pot, dry roast the mustard seeds and curry leaves for about 1 minute.

Step 4

Add the pumpkin, carrot, green beans (or drumstick), turmeric, and water. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Step 5

Squeeze the soaked tamarind well and strain it through a sieve. Discard the fibres and keep the smooth pulp.

Step 6

Dry roast all the sambar masala ingredients for about 3 minutes until aromatic. Cool slightly, then grind to a fine powder.

Step 7

Add the cooked dal with its cooking liquid to the blender and blend with the roasted spices until smooth.

Step 8

Pour the blended dal mixture into the vegetable pot. Add the tamarind pulp, extra water if needed, hing, and nutmeg. Stir well.

Step 9

Cover and simmer for 5 minutes so the flavours combine.

Step 10

Turn off the heat. Stir in the rock salt, garnish with chopped coriander, and serve hot with idli, dosa, or rice.

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