Vegetable sambar
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- Step 1
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Rinse dal and simmer with water until soft, 45–60 minutes; mash lightly.
- Step 2
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Add chopped carrots, eggplant and tomatoes and simmer 15 minutes.
- Step 3
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Add okra, sambar powder and tamarind; simmer 10 minutes, adjusting tamarind to its package strength.
- Step 4
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Bloom mustard seeds in oil under a splatter guard and stir into the stew. Salt to household preference using a separately listed addition if needed.
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Recipe notes & food safety
Editorial draft — cooking, timing and origin review pending. Kitchen testing: not tested. Origin review is pending; no historical attribution is claimed.
Cooking times are estimates; kitchen testing is pending. Review labels, allergies and household needs. Keep raw ingredients separate and follow the recipe's temperature guidance. Serving illustrations are AI-generated.