Sambaar

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupYellow split peas
cupWater
1eachOnion, chopped
3eachesGarlic cloves, chopped
1sliceGinger, chopped, 1/2-inch
1eachRed chili
2tablespoonsGhee
½teaspoonCumin
½teaspoonCoriander
½teaspoonTurmeric
½smallCauliflower, separated into florets
2mediumsCarrots, diced
½mediumEggplant, diced
½smallCabbage, sliced
Lemon juice
½teaspoonCayenne

Directions

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 ½ 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"