Sambar

Ingredients

• •1 cup toor dal (split pigeon peas)
• •2 medium onions, chopped
• •3 medium tomatoes, chopped
• •2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, eggplant, potatoes)
• •2 tablespoons tamarind paste
• •1 tablespoon sambar powder
• •1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• •1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• •1 dried red chili
• •10-12 curry leaves
• •2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• •salt to taste salt

Directions

1. 1Rinse the toor dal and cook in 3 cups of water with a pinch of salt until soft, about 20 minutes.
2. 2Heat oil in a pot and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dried chili, and curry leaves until seeds splutter.
3. 3Add chopped onions and sauté until golden, then add tomatoes and cook until soft.
4. 4Add mixed vegetables and cook for 5-7 minutes until partially tender.
5. 5Pour in the cooked dal, add tamarind paste, sambar powder, and salt, then simmer for 10 minutes.
6. 6Stir well and adjust seasoning, then serve hot with steamed rice or dosa.

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