Tiffin Sambar ~ South Indian Lentil and Tamarind Stew

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup

yellow moong dal

Key lime sized ball of tamarind

1/2 tsp

turmeric powder

yellow potatoes (peeled and diced)

roma tomato (diced)

1/2

red onion (chopped)

–10 pearl onions (peeled)

Thai green chillies or 2 serrano chillies (slit in half lengthwise)

1 1/2 tbsp

sambar powder

salt (to taste)

1/4 cup

cilantro (minced)

To temper:

1 tbsp

oil

1 tsp

black mustard seeds

curry leaves

1/2 tsp

asafetida

dried red chillies

pearl onions (peeled and chopped)