Sambar

Ingredients

• Tur dal (Soaked for 1hr) – ¼ k
• Drumsticks( boiled) – 1/2 stick
• Tomato & Onion (each chopped) – ½k
• Cubed Mixed Veges (dudhi, brinjal, pumpkin, baby corn) – 1K
• Oil – 1 tsp, Curry leaves – 4
• Asafoetida, Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp
• Tamarind pulp Sambar Masala – 1tsp
• Dry Red Chilli-1
• Chilli Powder -1tsp
• Turmeric powder (Haldi) – A pinch, Chopped coriander (Dhania)-1/2 tsp

Method

1. Take oil in pressure cooker, heat oil, mustard seeds let them flutter, add curry leaves, asafoetida, dry red chilli & add onion, saute  it for a while.
2. Add tomatoes and other veggies and sauté.
3. Add salt, turmeric powder, sambar masala, chilli powder and tur dal add 2 cups water and pressure cook for 4 to 5 whistles.
4. Open and add boiled drumstick and tamarind pulp and let it simmer on low flame for 5 mins.
5. Add coriander and serve hot.