Sambar

Ingredients:

1/2 cup yellow pigeon peas
1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 shallots, minced
1 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
a pinch of fenugreek seeds
1 tomato, chopped
1 large carrot, diced
1 cup green beans, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup squash or zucchini, diced
curry leaves (optional)
water
salt, to taste
1 tablespoon tamarind

Soak the pigeon peas in water and boil until cooked through. Drain and mash with a fork. Set aside.

In a saucepan, cook the shallot, coriander, cumin, and mustard seeds in the oil. Add the turmeric, chili powder, black pepper, and fenugreek, followed by the tomatoes. When the tomatoes are softened, add the vegetables, curry leaves, and water. Cover and simmer until veggies are cooked through and add the pigeon peas,salt, and tamarind.

Serve with bread or rice.