Sambar

This is a staple food in south Indian. Part of an everyday diet that can be enjoyed with rice, dosa, idli, etc.

What you'll need..

• 1/2 Cup toor dal (Split pigeon peas)
• 1 Small potato cut into chunks
• 1 Small onion cut into chunks
• 1 Medium tomato cut into chunks
• 1 Small brinjal cut into chunks (Indian eggplant)
• 1 Tbsp Sambar powder
• 1/4 Tsp Asafoetida (Hing)
• 1/3 Cup tamarind juice
• 2 Tbsp oil
• 1 Tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 Tsp fenugreek seeds
• 6-8 Curry leaves
• 2-3 Dried red chillies
• Salt to taste

How to..

• Boil toor dal along with the potatoes, onions, brinjal and tomatoes till the dal is well cooked and the vegetables are tender.
• Add the tamarind juice and sambar powder and mix well. Bring to a boil and then set aside.
• Heat oil in a separate pan and add the mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds to it. Wait for them to splutter.
• Then add the curry leaves, asafoetida and dried red chillies and fry for 1-2 minutes.
• Pour the oil concoction into the sambar carefully. Mix well and serve hot.

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