Add a cup of finely chopped seeded fresh tomatoes for a slightly different flavor. And easy too. Everything is popped into the food processor and pulsed into deliciousness. Cumin and cayenne add a bit of kick and pair nicely with the sweet, sweet roasted peppers. Indian dal is a spiced lentil, split pea, farina or dried bean mixture that is cooked almost to a smooth texture.
Sambar takes dal several steps further, adding a variety of fresh vegetables.
Venia Try this recipe for a change of pace. Black eye peas are cooked in a pressure cooker then combined with onion, spinach, tomatoes and fennel. As an added bonus, this happens to be fit for a vegan. This pleases a broad range of diets and tastes. It 's colorful too.