Sambar-II (without Onion)

Ingredients :

• Split red lentil( Tur dal) - 1/2 cup
• Tamarind Pulp - 1 Tsp
• Jaggery - 1 Tsp
• Sambar Masala - 1 Tsp
• Turmeric - 1/4 Tsp
• Curry leaves - 10-12
• Asafoetida - 1 Pinch
• Mustard seeds - 1/4 Tsp
• Cumin seeds - 1/4 Tsp
• Fenugreek seeds - 7-8
• Red chili powder -1/4 Tsp
• Garlic cloves - 6-7( finely chopped)
• Tomato - 1 medium size
• Drum stick - 1
• Vegetables  - 1 cup ( potato, brinjal, pumpkin, carrot, beans, ivy gourd, cauliflower)
• Oil
• Salt

Procedure :

1. Wash and cook tur dal in a cooker. Add turmeric while cooking.
2. Finely chop all the vegetables.
3. Heat oil in a pan.
4. Add mustard seeds to splutter.
5. Add cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds and asafoetida.
6. Add curry leaves and garlic.
7. Add all chopped vegetables and tomato.
8. Mix little bit of salt and cover the lid for 2 min.
9. Mash cooked tur dal. Add water.
10. Pour this in deep pan of vegetables.
11. Bring it to boil and cook for 5 min.
12. Add Sambar masala, red chili powder jaggery and salt.
13. Cook for 2 min.
14. Serve with idli or rice.