SAMBAR

SAMBAR

INGREDIENTS:

Red gram dal/toor dal
1 small onion,sliced thinly
tomatoes-chopped
1 tbsp red chilli powder
1/2 tbsp turmeric powder
cilantro leaves
small size tamarind-1/2 cup water
salt as per taste

For tadka/tempering

 2 tbsp of oil
1 tbsp cumin seeds(jeera)
1 tbsp mustard seeds
2-3  dry red chilli
1 garlic clove,chopped
a few curry leaves
a pinch of asafoetida

METHOD:

STEP1:- Wash and soak dal for about 20mins or so n add 1tbsp of oil.

STEP2:- boil it in a pressure cooker for 3-4 whistles

STEP3:- meanwhile,soak small ball sized tamarind in 1 cup of hot water.

STEP4:- once the tamarind gets soft,pulp it with hands n filter it n keep aside.

TADKA/TEMPERING:

STEP5:- In a pan,heat 2 tbsp of oil n add mustard seeds,cumin seeds n curry leaves.

STEP6:- den add onions,red chillies,chopped tomatoes,garlic crushed pieces n bit salt to cook tomato

STEP7:- add turmeric powder,asafoetida , tamarind water n stir well.

STEP8:- After 5 mins.add cooked dal n mix 1/2 cup water if needed n mix well.

STEP9:- add salt required.

STEP10:- bring it to a boil. n last but not the least thinly chopped cilantro which bring flavor to the dish.
serve hot with rice.