Awesome Sambhar

• 2 cups dried red lentils
• 1 cup carrot, chopped
• 4 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups potatoes, medium-cubed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, generous
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 3/4 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon mild crushed dried chili
• 3/4 - 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Combine the lentils, water and carrots in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to med/low and partially cover, letting it simmer for 20 minutes.
2. (If you're going to cook basmati rice, start it now.) Add the potatoes, and cook for 15-20 minutes more, till the potatoes are soft. You may need to add an additional 1/2-1 cup of water if you find it getting too thick.
3. Meanwhile, in a small frying pan heat the olive oil (over med/high)and stir in the mustard seeds. Stir for a minute, till they start to pop. Reduce heat. Stir in the other spices and saute for 1 minute. Set aside.
4. When the potatoes and lentils are fully cooked, stir in the spice mixture, salt and lemon juice. Serve immediately. (With chapatis or over rice; steamed collards or salad).

red lentils, carrot, water, potatoes, olive oil, mustard seeds, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground turmeric, dried chili, curry powder, lemon juice, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/awesome-sambhar-205523 (may not work)