Sambar

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1/2 cup thoor dhal or yellow split peas

1 1/4 cups water

1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric

1/4 teaspoon tamarind concentrate

1 tablespoon hot water

1/8 teaspoon mustard seeds

1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds

1/8 teaspoon ground asafetida

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 cups water

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 tablespoon Sambar Spice Blend

1 large boiling potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes

1 cup coarsely chopped fresh tomatoes

1 cup coarsely chopped onion

1/3 cup cut green beans (1-inch lengths)

1 green chile, serrano, Thai or jalapeno, split lengthwise

5 to 6 sprigs cilantro

10 curry leaves or 2 bay leaves