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toor dal

🥗Healthier: moong dal

💰Cheaper: split peas

Moong dal is lighter and cooks faster.

sambar powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: curry powder

Curry powder is more accessible and can be used in a pinch.

tamarind

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides acidity without the cost of tamarind.

dry red chilies

🥗Healthier: fresh green chilies

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Bell peppers add sweetness and color without heat.

Rinse toor dal under cold water until the water runs clear.

Boil toor dal in water until soft, about 30-40 minutes.

Soak tamarind in warm water for 10 minutes, then extract the juice.

Add turmeric and salt to the cooked dal, mixing well.

In a separate pan, heat oil over medium heat.

Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

Stir in curry leaves and dry red chilies, sautéing for a minute.

Add chopped vegetables and sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix the sautéed vegetables into the dal mixture.

Add tamarind juice and sambar powder, stirring to combine.

Simmer for 10-15 minutes to meld flavors.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

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