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Lentil Sambhar
A popular Indian-inspired lentil curry made with red lentils, vegetables, and a hint of spice. Serve with rice or roti for a hearty meal.
⏱40 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup Red LentilsRinsed and drained
- ●1 medium OnionChopped
- ●1 medium CarrotChopped
- ●1 medium TomatoDiced
- ●2 tablespoons Vegetable OilFor sautéing
- ●1-inch piece GingerGrated
- ●1 teaspoon Cumin SeedsWhole
- ●1 teaspoon Sambhar MasalaStore-bought or homemade
- ●to taste SaltAdjust as needed
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- 2
Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
- 3
Add chopped onion, carrot, and ginger. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- 4
Add diced tomato and cook until it's soft and mushy.
- 5
Add red lentils, vegetable broth, and sambhar masala. Stir well.
- 6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the lentils are cooked.
- 7
Season with salt to taste.
- 8
Serve hot with rice or roti.