Yellow Lentils (toor dal) in a masterpiece soup/entree from south India, made with fresh vegetables (20 %) eggplant, bell peppers, onions and carrots. Add 1/2 can of water to JYOTI SAMBAR, heat & server with rice. Add a full can of water to serve as a soup, or try the following recipes:
VEGETABLE SOUP WITH LENTILS : In a sauce pan, sauté 1 med chopped onion using 2 TBS vegetable oil, till the onion is just turning translucent. Add 1 cup chopped celery, 2 cups diced mixed vegetables of your choice (carrot, turnip, potato, lima beans, bell peppers, eggplant, etc.), & 1 tomato diced into 1/2" pieces. Add 4 cups water & bring to a boil, reduce heat & simmer for 10 min. Add contents of 1 can of JYOTI Sambar , simmer another 5 min& check that vegetables are done. Top with chopped coriander leaves, if available.
POTATOES IN SPICY BEAN SAUCE : Dice 2 medium peeled potatoes, chop 1 med onion & 2 cloves garlic. Sauté in 1 TBS oil in a sauce pan till onions are transparent, about 5 min on med heat. Add 1 can of JYOTI Sambar and 1/2 can of water. Bring to a boil and simmer till the potatoes are soft, about 15 min.
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