Sambhar

This is one of my favorite dish and relish it to the core. This one is my m-in-laws recipe. The tastiest finger licking Sambhar you would have ever had!!... You will need : Serves 4

Tamarind - lemon size soaked in water to remove pulp

Tuvar Dal - 4 tbsp

Water - 4 cups

1 - large onion chopped

1 - tomato chopped

2 tbsp - Sambhar Powder

2 tbsp - Coriander Seeds

4 tbsp - grated coconut

Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp

Oil - 3 tbsp

Mustard Seeds - 2 tsp

Curry Leaves - 2-3 strands

Coriander Leaves - to garnish

Asafoetida - 1/2 tsp

Pressure Cook Dal with 1 cup water and turmeric powder. Dal must be cooked to form a very fine paste.

Grind coconut, sambhar powder, coriander seeds to a fine paste (add water to grind to a paste)

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves when it splutters add the onions and tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes till onions turn transparent. Add the tamarind pulp, asafoetida, Coconut paste and water. Bring to a boil. Add the cooked dal and salt. Mix Well. Bring to a boil and garnish with coriander leaves.

Tips: You may also use vegetables other than onion and tomatoes. You can use carrots, beans, radish, pumpkin, squash, drumstick, brinjal, fenugreek leaves. These vegetables may be used separately.