South Indian Moong Sambhar

I love sweet and sour flavours and, thanks to the tang of tamarind, this South Indian dal and veggie stew is one of my favourites. Sambhar, also known as sambar is a staple in some parts of India and Sri Lanka, and is considered very Sattvic thanks to its soft, easy-to-digest lentils and its high veg content.

The ‘real’ sambhar depends on family tradition. However, for the most part, there are two types: either made with sambhar powder (whic