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Title: Sambhar

1/3 C yellow split peas
1 - onion, thinly sliced
2 - green chilies, finely chopped
3 1/2 C boiling water
2 T vegetable oil
1 T ground coriander
1/2 t chili powder
1/4 t cumin
1/4 t turmeric
2 t salt
1/3 - medium green pepper, cut up
1 - medium tomato, cut up
0 - pinch of fenugreek seeds
1/8 t mustard seeds
1 - small onion, finely chopped
1/4 C lemon juice

Soak split peas 12 hours or overnight, then drain. Bring water to a boil and add peas, sliced onion, and green chilies. Cover and simmer for one hour.

Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil and fry the coriander, chili powder, cumin, and turmeric for 2-3 minutes. Add to the simmering peas, along with the green pepper and tomato. Put in salt. Simmer 30 minutes.

In remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, fry the fenugreek and mustard seeds until they crackle. Add onion and brown lightly. Add to the split peas. Stir in lemon juice.


From A Taste of India
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