Sambaar

* Exported from MasterCook *

SAMBAAR

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Ethnic Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 c Yellow split peas
2 1/2 c Water
1 ea Onion, chopped
3 ea Garlic cloves, chopped
1 sl Ginger, chopped, 1/2-inch
1 ea Red chili
2 tb Ghee
1/2 ts Cumin
1/2 ts Coriander
1/2 ts Turmeric
1/2 sm Cauliflower, separated into
-- florets
2 md Carrots, diced
1/2 md Eggplant, diced
1/2 sm Cabbage, sliced
Lemon juice
1/2 ts Cayenne

In a large pot, comine the split peas with the water &
cook for 30 to 50 minutes, till soft.

Heat ghee till hot. Saute, onion, garlic, ginger &
chili. (Add more chili if you want a hotter curry).
Add the rest of the spices & saute for 2 minutes. Add
vegetables & cook for another 5 minutes. Add 1/2 c
stock from the split peas. Cover & cook for 15
minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Add cooked split peas to the vegetables. Squeeze with
lemon juice. Check to see if you need salt. Simmer
for another couple of minutes & serve.

Marlena Spieler, "Hot & Spicy"



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