| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Toor Dal | 3/4 cup |
| Onion | 2 tblsp |
| Tomato | 1 |
| Garlic | 4 cloves |
| Coriander Seeds | 1 tblsp |
| Cumin Seeds | 1 tsp |
| Pepper | 1 tsp |
| Urad Dal | 1 tsp |
| Channa dal | 1 tsp |
| Red Chilli | 3 |
| Grated Coconut | 1 tblsp |
| Tamarind paste | 3/4 tsp |
| Asafoetida/Hing | a pinch |
| Turmeric Powder | 1/4 tsp |
| Curry Leaves | few |
| Mustard Seeds | to splutter |
| Castor Oil | 1 tsp |
| Salt | to taste |
| Oil | 2 tsp |
Method
- Soak toor dal for atleast twenty minutes and pressure cook adding garlic cloves,castor oil and turmeric powder.
- Dry roast coriander,cumin,pepper,red chilli,channa dal,urid dal,coconut and grind them into a slightly coarse powder.
- Heat oil in a pan,splutter mustard seeds,add curry leaves,asafoetida,onion,tomato and saute for a while.
- Now add little water and powdered spices.Add tamarind paste to this and cook until raw smell of spices goes off.
- Lastly add cooked toor dal and add salt and cook for ten more minutes and transfer to a serving bowl.
Little words
- Garnish with coriander leaves if desired.
- While dry roasting a teaspoon of toor dal can also be added.
- This sambhar is a nice combo for idli,dosa.
