Sambar is a stew from southern India of with yellow lentils (toor dal) simmered with tamarind-flavored water and a special blend of spices called sambar powder.
Tag: Lentils
Sambar
Mesir Wat
(Ethiopian red lentil stew)
Mesir wat, or misir wat, is a spiced puree of red lentils, one of several types of bean or lentil stews that are served with Ethiopian meals.
Medu Vada
(South Indian deep-fried lentil fritters)
For a simple and satisfying South Indian treat, try making your own medu vada, delighful lentil dough fritters.
Kushari
(Egyptian pasta, rice and lentils with tomato sauce)
Kushari is a simple yet healthful dish of pasta, rice and lentils widely sold in small Egyptian restaurants and roadside stands. It is often considered the Egyptian national dish.
Harira
(North African lamb and chickpea stew)
Harira is a soup from the Maghreb region of North Africa that is especially popular as an iftar meal to break the daily fast during Ramadan.
Dal Bhat Tarkari
(Nepalese vegetable curry with lentil soup and rice)
The words simply mean "lentil, rice, vegetable curry," but dal bhat tarkari (दाल भात तरकारी) is a foundation of Nepalese cuisine.
Zuppa di Lenticchie
(Italian lentil soup)
Lentil soup is an easy dish to throw together and hearty enough to make a full meal. Perfect for vegetarians, zuppa di lenticchie is the Italian version.
Ash-e Jow
(Persian barley bean soup)
This thick soup, or ash, is chock full of nutrients and fiber. A mix of beans, lentils, barley and vegetables, ash-e jow is slow-simmered to make a rich, nourishing, rib-sticking dish.
Adas Salatası
(Turkish lentil salad)
Adas salatasi is a simple lentil salad from Turkey that is seasoned with a lemon vinaigrette and garnished with tomatoes, eggs, olives and cheese.