A pot on its own is very adequate for one person. If you serve with rice, potato, on toast etc, then a pot is enough for 2 people.

A Sambar is a vegetable curry from South India, which is both the dish of the common man as well as the curry served at any feast. Toor Dhal peas are simmered slowly with coconut and tamarind juice, then finished with chunky vegetables and mustard seed.

Lovely lunch idea: accompany with naan bread.

Super supper idea: perfect with rice, coconut or fruit chutney and fresh coriander