A healthy twist on sambar made with 100% butternut squash as a base.
4 cups butternut squash, steamed and pureed
4 cups water
1 tbsp dry coriander powder
1/2 tbsp turmeric
1 tsp fresh grated ginger
1 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp hing (asafaetido)
1 tbsp finely chopped/crushed raw peanuts (optional)
1 tbsp shredded coconut (optional)
1/2 fresh squeezed lemon juice
5 curry leaves (optional)
3 whole dried red chili peppers (optional)
chopped cilantro for garnishment
red chili powder
salt
OPTIONAL: sambar masala
OPTIONAL: A variation of steamed/sauteed vegetables (peas, carrots, potatoes, drumsticks, onions, zuchinni, etc)