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A classic Sambar, from Meenakshi Ammal. Hard to interpret for the novice non-Indian cook, her recipes take a bit of planning, thinking, rewriting, talking to your Indian mates. But if you are serious about real (as opposed to cookbook or restaurant) Indian food, these are are a treasure.

Today, I bring my interpretation of Seasoned Sambar, Method One. Sambars are a style of Indian wet dish, based on lentils – a sort of “soup”, eaten not as a separate course but together with the main elements of the meal. Often sambar is ladled over rice. It contains Toor Dal and some spices, as well as optional vegetables. Continue reading →