Sambar ( indian dhal curry) vote now Main DishVery Easy30 min Send this recipe to a friend Print this page Ask a question to the author Post your photo of this recipe Ingredients 2 1 1/2 cup yellow dhal/lentils 1 radish (300 g - remove skin and cut into chunks) 8 small shallots (remove skin) 6 cloves garlic (remove skin and crushed lightly) 1 medium size tomato (cut into 8 pieces) 7 dried whole red chillies 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 1/2 tablespoons plain chilly powder (or as your prefer) 1/2 teaspoon saffron/kunyit powder 3 tablespoons thick tamarind juice 1 sprig curry leaf 1 stalk coriander leaf (sliced) 3 tablespoons oil 1 litre water salt to taste View the directions