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Sambhar (Peas With Fresh Vegetables)

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A savory and satisfying Indian main dish featuring split peas simmered with a medley of fresh vegetables like eggplant, green beans, and radishes. The dish is seasoned with tamarind, sambhar spice, and coconut for a complex, aromatic flavor profile. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this comforting recipe is easy to prepare with common ingredients and serves as a hearty, gluten-free vegetarian meal.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1
Calories: 686.5
Dietary: Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
A savory and satisfying Indian main dish featuring split peas simmered with a medley of fresh vegetables like eggplant, green beans, and radishes. The dish is seasoned with tamarind, sambhar spice, and coconut for a complex, aromatic flavor profile. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this comforting recipe is easy to prepare with common ingredients and serves as a hearty, gluten-free vegetarian meal.
Directions
  1. 1
    Combine split peas with water, turmeric & salt.
  2. 2
    Boil for about an hour or until tender.
  3. 3
    Remove from heat.
  4. 4
    Place eggplant cubes into a bowl & sprinkle with salt.
  5. 5
    Toss & set aside for 40 minutes.
  6. 6
    Place tamarind in another bowl & add boiling water.
  7. 7
    Set aside for 15 minutes.
  8. 8
    Strain the tamarind through a sieve set over a bowl & squeeze out the liquid: discard the pulp.
  9. 9
    (Or use lemon juice).
  10. 10
    Drain eggplant on paper towels.
  11. 11
    Heat oil in a large skillet over moderate heat.
  12. 12
    Fry fenugreek & black mustard seeds until the mustard starts to pop & crack open.
  13. 13
    Add beans, pepper, onions, radishes, chiles & bay leaf & cook for a couple of minutes.
  14. 14
    Add eggplant & continue to cook & stir for 5 minutes.
  15. 15
    Stir in the sambhar spice, cilantro, tomato & coconut & cook for another 2 minutes, stirring gently.
  16. 16
    Cover & cook until the vegetables are cooked through.
  17. 17
    Mix in the reserved tamarind liquid or lemon juice & the boiled split peas.
  18. 18
    Stir to blend well & simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  19. 19
    Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1 serving

Amount Per Serving
Calories 686.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44.8g69%
Saturated Fat 9.5g48%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1051mg44%
Total Carbohydrate 68.5g23%
Dietary Fiber 22.4g90%
Sugars 20.2g
Protein 17.5g35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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