SAMBAR

From : bbcgoodfood
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Serves 4
Ingredients250g red or yellow lentils
½ tsp turmeric
1 tbsp tamarind paste
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 small shallots, finely chopped
½ tsp ground asafoetida
½ tsp ground fenugreek
½ tsp black mustard seeds
10 curry leaves
7 small dried red chillies
140g green beans, trimmed and cut in half

Method
1.Place the lentils in a large pan with 400ml water. Add turmeric and tamarind and boil for 25-30 mins until very soft.
2.Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan and gently fry the shallots for 8-10 mins. When softened, add the spices, curry leaves, chillies and a good pinch of salt. Cook for another 2 mins, until fragrant.
3.Boil another pan of salted water and cook the beans for 4 mins until tender, then drain well.
4.Once the lentils are cooked, add the shallot spice mix and the beans, stir well and add more seasoning if necessary.