Sambar

Instructions

1. Pressure cook dal in 3 cups water for 3-4 whistles
2. In a pan, add drumsticks, 3 cups water.
3. Once water starts to boil, add onion, curry leaves, asafoetida, turmeric & boil covered for 1-2 minutes.
4. Add pumpkin & boil covered for 1-2 minutes
5. Add pressure cooked dal, add 2-3 cups water & boil for 1 minute.
6. In a bowl mix Sambar powder with little water to make a thick paste
7. Add Sambar powder paste, Tamarind pulp & cook for 2 minute then add cut okra, tomato, salt, jaggery/sugar (optional) & cook for 1 minute.
8. Add water if the Sambar is thick.
9. Check salt, spice, sourness & add accordingly.
10. Last add chopped coriander leaves & remove from heat & temper.
11. To temper: Heat a pan with 2 tablespoon oil, add mustard seeds. When they splutter add asafoetida, red chillies, curry leaves, garlic. When garlic turns brown add the temper to the Sambar
12. Serve with Rice, All types of dosa & Medu Vada