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Sambar with ground fenugreek

A measured pinch of ground fenugreek seasons a tamarind-lentil stew.

Prep 15 minCook 70 minServes 4Easy
AI-generated serving inspiration.

Images are AI-generated serving illustrations; actual portions and results may vary.

GET EVERYTHING READY

Everything you’ll need.

For 4 servings. Tap each ingredient as you get it ready.

Use the written amounts, not the portions shown in the illustrations. US volume and weight equivalents are approximate.

What equipment do I need?

Saucepan; small skillet.

The recipe at a glance.

See the sequence, then follow the full instructions below.

  1. STEP 1Cook dal40–50 min
  2. STEP 2Add vegetables15–18 min
  3. STEP 3Temper45 seconds
  4. STEP 4Finish2 min

FOLLOW ALONG

4 simple steps.
One delicious result.

  1. Illustrative preparation stage 1
    STEP 1 / 440–50 min

    Cook dal

    Bring to boil, then low

    Have ready

    Dal, 3 cups water

    1. Simmer dal in 3 cups water until very soft.
    Next: Add vegetables ↓
  2. Illustrative preparation stage 2
    STEP 2 / 415–18 min

    Add vegetables

    Low

    Have ready

    Vegetables, tamarind, coriander, turmeric, chili, salt, 1 cup water

    1. Simmer carrot, tomato, tamarind, coriander, turmeric, chili, salt and remaining water with dal.
    Next: Temper ↓
  3. Illustrative preparation stage 3
    STEP 3 / 445 seconds

    Temper

    Medium-low

    Have ready

    Oil, mustard, fenugreek

    1. Heat mustard in oil until popping, then briefly stir in fenugreek powder.
    Next: Finish ↓
  4. Illustrative preparation stage 4
    STEP 4 / 42 min

    Finish

    Low

    Have ready

    Tempering

    1. Stir tempering into stew and simmer.

AT THE TABLE

A few good things alongside.

Basmati rice

Dosa

Green salad

AI-generated serving suggestions. Side dishes are separate from the recipe quantities.

A few things worth knowing.

Recipe development status

Untested original draft; kitchen review is required before publication.

Measuring your ingredients

Metric weights are preferred; US volumes are approximate.

Ingredients and allergens

Allergen check: includes mustard. Check all packaged ingredients, including spice blends, and separate serving suggestions.

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