Sambar
Description
A hearty first course. This soup is a must-have on the table at lunchtime, especially one so filling and aromatic. You can mix various spices and seasonings to your taste, adding them while cooking. The main thing is not to overcook the lentils, so they don't turn into mush. Serve the soup hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Peel the root vegetables and rinse them in water.
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Step 2
Rinse the lentils in water and pour them into a saucepan. Cut the potatoes into cubes and add them to the lentils.
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Step 3
Pour in warm water and place the container on the stove. Boil for 5 minutes, skimming off any foam that forms. Then simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the lentils from sticking to the bottom of the container.
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Step 4
Grate the carrots on a fine grater and chop the onion into small cubes. Sauté them in vegetable oil in a frying pan for about 3-5 minutes.
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Step 5
Wash the tomato, remove the core, cut into cubes, and add to the pan. Fry for about 1-2 minutes, then add all the spices and mix well. Simmer for another minute to release their aromas.
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Step 6
Add the sautéed mixture to the pot with lentils.
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Step 7
Boil for another 5 minutes, adding chopped parsley that has been previously washed.
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Step 8
Pour the prepared spicy soup into deep plates and serve hot with bread, unsweetened flatbreads, or lavash.