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Sambar Lentil Curry

A dish passed on from generation to generation in Indian kitchens, Sambar is a popular Southern Indian lentil-based curry starring the rich flavor of a unique spice blend (Sambar Seasoning) that’s made with lentils and bold flavors like McCormick Gourmet™ Coriand... A dish passed on from generation to generation in Indian kitchens, Sambar is a popular Southern Indian lentil-based curry starring the rich flavor of a unique spice blend (Sambar Seasoning) that’s made with lentils and bold flavors like McCormick Gourmet™ Coriander and McCormick® Cumin Seed. Warm and comforting, it’s a must-have addition on your Indian-inspired date night menu. Read More Read Less
20m
PREP TIME
1hr 15m
COOK TIME
24
INGREDIENTS

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • Sambar Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup moong dal, (split yellow mung bean)
  • 6 dried red chilies, (such as bird’s eye chilies), stemmed
  • 1/4 cup McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Coriander Seed
  • 1/4 cup dried curry leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Cumin Seed
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick® Fennel Seed
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick® Whole Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons McCormick® Ground Turmeric
  • Sambar Lentil Curry
  • 6 cups water, divided
  • 1 cup moong dal, (split yellow mung bean)
  • 2 tablespoons ghee substitution Substitutions available
    • vegetable ghee
  • 2/3 cup diced carrot, (about 1/2-inch pieces)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes, (about 1/2-inch pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons Sambar Seasoning
  • 1 cup diced eggplant, (about 1/2-inch pieces)
  • 2/3 cup sliced okra, (about 1/2-inch pieces)
  • 1/4 cup tamarind paste
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup chopped green beans, (about 1/2-inch pieces)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 small naan breads, quartered and toasted
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