Aromatic Kidney Beans Sambar

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Aromatic Kidney Beans Sambar

 

2 tbsps. mild vegetable oil

1/2 tsp. mustard seeds

1tbsp. ground coriander

2 tsps. ground cumin

1 tsp. sambar powder

1/4 tsp. cayenne

1/2 cup chopped tomatoes

6 baby carrots

2 Brussels sprouts, quartered

1 cup cooked kidney beans

2 cups water

1tbsp. brown sugar

1 tsp. salt

chopped fresh chives

 

Heat the oil in a large heavy saucepan or skillet over moderate heat. Add the

mustard seeds. When the seeds begin to pop and splutter, stir in the coriander,

cumin, sambar powder, and cayenne. Stir and cook, until aromatic 30 seconds. Add

the vegetables and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Add the beans, water, sugar and salt.

Simmer, until the flavors blend, and the beans still hold their shape, for 10

minutes. Transfer the sambar into a tureen. Garnish with chives. Serve hot.

Makes 6 servings.