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Vegan Red Lentil Indian Sambar
Calories436 Kcal
Protein21 g
Fat9 g
Carbs74 g

Vegan Red Lentil Indian Sambar

South IndianVegan4500 min

Sambar (sometimes spelled sambhar) is a popular vegetarian Indian food dish, that is also vegan as well. It's made with red lentils, mustard seeds, onion, and fiery green chilies.

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Ingredients

  1. 1 cup red lentils
  2. 3 1/2 cups water
  3. 2 tablespoons cold-pressed canola oil
  4. 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
  5. 1 onion, chopped
  6. 4 cloves garlic, minced
  7. 2 hot green chilies, seeded and minced
  8. 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  9. 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  10. 2 1/2 teaspoons sambar powder (see note below)
  11. 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  12. 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  13. 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  14. 1 teaspoon salt
  15. 1 cup carrots, chopped
  16. 1 cup cauliflower, chopped
  17. 1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
  18. 1 cup eggplant, chopped
  19. 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  20. 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.
  2. Combine the lentils and water in a pot and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer until soft, 30 minutes. Set aside, do not drain.
  4. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds.
  5. When they begin to pop, add the onion, garlic, chiles, and ginger and cook until softened - about 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in the tomatoes, then add the sambar powder, coriander, cayenne, cumin, and salt. Add the carrots, cauliflower, green beans, and eggplant. Cover and cook for 5 minutes to soften.
  7. Add the vegetable mixture to the reserved lentils, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are soft - about 20 minutes. If the mixture becomes too thick, add more water.
  8. Stir in the lime juice and cilantro and cook 5 minutes longer. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
  9. Serve and enjoy!
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