Instant Pot Sambhar Lentils With Tamarind Paste

• Lentils
• For the first cooking cycle
• 1/2 cup toor dal (split pigeon peas)
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup drained canned diced tomatoes
• 1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped
• 4 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• Sambhar spice mix, recipe follows
• For the second cooking cycle
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup frozen pearl onions
• 1/2 cup cut frozen green beans
• 1 tablespoon tamarind concentrate
• For the tadka
• 1 tablespoon ghee
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 2 dried red chiles
• 4 or 5 fresh curry leaves
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• Sambhar spice mix
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 tablespoon chana dal (split brown chickpeas)
• 1 tablespoon urad dal (split black lentils)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 5 to 10 fresh curry leaves
• 2 to 5 dried red chiles

1. For the first cooking cycle: In the Instant Pot, combine the toor dal, water, tomatoes, onion, sugar, salt, turmeric, cayenne, and spice mix. Stir to combine.
2. Secure the lid on the pot. Close the pressure-release valve. Select MANUAL and set the pot at HIGH pressure for 10 minutes. At the end of the cooking time, allow the pot to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure. Using an immersion blender, puree the mixture directly in the pot until smooth.
3. For the second cooking cycle: Add the water, pearl onions, green beans, and tamarind concentrate to the pot.
4. Secure the lid on the pot. Close the pressure-release valve. Select MANUAL and set the pot at HIGH pressure for 2 minutes. At the end of the cooking time, quick release the pressure.
5. For the tadka: In a small skillet, melt the ghee over medium-high heat. Add the mustard seeds, chiles, and curry leaves. Stand back and allow the mustard seeds to sizzle and spatter for about 30 seconds. Pour the hot flavored ghee into the sambhar and mix well.
6. Divide sambhar among four serving bowls and garnish with cilantro.
7. In a small dry skillet, combine all the ingredients. Toast over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the coconut starts to brown on the edges, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and allow to cool completely.
8. When the spices are cool, transfer to a clean coffee grinder or spice grinder and grind to a fine consistency.
9. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to a month. Shake or stir before using.

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/78335-instant-pot-sambhar-lentils-with-tamarind-paste (may not work)