Sambar Lentil Curry

Name: Sambar Lentil Curry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian,
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (60 ml) moong dal (split yellow mung bean); 6 dried red chilies (such as bird's eye chilies), stemmed; 1/4 cup (60 ml) coriander seed; 1/4 cup (60 ml) dried curry leaves; 1 1/2 tsps (7 g) cumin seed; 1 tsp (5 ml) fennel seed; 1 tsp (5 ml) pepper whole black; 2 tbsps (30 ml) turmeric ground; 6 cups (1.5 liters) water divided; 1 cup (250 ml) moong dal (split yellow mung bean); 2 tbsps (30 ml) ghee; 2/3 cup (150 ml) diced carrot (about 1/2-inch/1-cm pieces); 1/4 cup (60 ml) finely chopped shallots; 2 tbsps (30 ml) finely chopped fresh garlic; 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) diced tomatoes (about 1/2-inch/1-cm pieces); 2 tbsps (30 ml) Sambar Seasoning; 1 cup (250 ml) diced eggplant (about 1/2-inch/1-cm pieces); 2/3 cup (150 ml) sliced okra (about 1/2-inch/1-cm pieces); 1/4 cup (60 ml) tamarind paste; 2 tbsps (30 ml) brown sugar; 4 1/2 tsps (22 ml) salt; 1 cup (250 ml) chopped green beans (about 1/2-inch/1-cm pieces); 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped fresh cilantro; 4 small naan breads quartered, toasted

A dish passed on from generation to generation in Indian kitchens, Sambar is a popular Southern Indian lentil-based curry starring the rich flavour of a unique spice blend (Sambar Seasoning) that’s made with lentils and bold flavours like McCormick Gourmet™ Coria... Read More Read Less

20 min

PREP TIME

1h 15 min

COOK TIME

INGREDIENTS