Lentil Sambar Recipe

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Lentil Sambar
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Directions:

  1. Rinse the lentils, place them in a small saucepan with the 3 cups of water, and bring them to a boil.
  2. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, until tender.
  3. Stir occasionally, adding more water if necessary.
  4. While the lentils are cooking, chop the onion, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  5. Warm the oil in a pot and saute the mustard, fenugreek, and cumin seeds on medium heat, covering the pot and shaking it occasionally to prevent burning.
  6. When the mustard seeds begin to pop, stir in the turmeric, coriander, cinnamom, cayenne, and chopped chile and saute for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  7. Stir in the tamarind liquid, then add the onions, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, and salt and combine.
  8. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  9. Add the bell peppers, cover, and continue to cook until all of the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  10. Drain the cooked lentils and stir them into the vegetable mixture.
  11. Reheat if necessary, then stir in the cilantro.
  12. Ladle over basmati rice and serve with Mango Peach Chutney and a generous dollop of yogurt,if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 216.14 Kcal (905 kJ)
Calories from fat 19.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.18g 3%
Sodium 449.79mg 19%
Potassium 847.44mg 18%
Total Carbs 38.4g 13%
Sugars 6.72g 27%
Dietary Fiber 14.56g 58%
Protein 11.81g 24%
Vitamin C 89.3mg 149%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 31%
Iron 12.1mg 67%
Calcium 86.2mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 55.58 Kcal (233 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.56g 3%
Sodium 115.66mg 19%
Potassium 217.92mg 18%
Total Carbs 9.87g 13%
Sugars 1.73g 27%
Dietary Fiber 3.74g 58%
Protein 3.04g 24%
Vitamin C 23mg 149%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 31%
Iron 3.1mg 67%
Calcium 22.2mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.7
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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