Sambar

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Rinse the toor dal thoroughly under running water and soak it in water for about 30 minutes.

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1 cup toor dal (pigeon peas)

1 medium onion, chopped

1 medium tomato, chopped

1 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, and potato)

2 tablespoons sambar powder

1 tablespoon tamarind paste

2 tablespoons oil

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

Salt to taste

Fresh curry leaves (optional)

Rice

For a thicker sambar, reduce the amount of water used.

Feel free to add any seasonal vegetables you have on hand.

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