Coriander, Chilli, Asafoetida, Turmeric, Fenugreek, Cumin, Toor Dal, Channa Dal, Black Pepper, Urad Dal, Salt, Mustard, Curry Leaves

Recipe: Tamilnadu Sambar (To serve 4) – Ingredients: Toor Dal – 250g, Shallots sliced – 10 nos, Fenugreek seeds – ½ tsp, Mustard seeds – ½ tsp, Curry leaves few, Chopped Tomatoes – 3 nos, Oil – 2 tbsp, Melam Madras Sambar Masala – 3 tbsp, Drumstick – 2 nos, Brinjal – 6 nos, Tamarind – 1 lemon size made into pulp, Salt to taste, Coriander leaves (for garnishing).
Method:

• Boil Toor dal and keep aside.
• Heat the oil in a kadai, add fenugreek seed and mustard seeds.
• Allow them to pop and add curry leaves, shallots and sauté well.
• When the shallots change colour add tomatoes and sauté.
• Add the vegetables and Melam Madras Sambar Masala, water and bring the vegetables to boil.
• Add salt to taste.
• When the vegetables are half cooked add the boiled Toor dal and tamarind pulp.
• Allow it to simmer.
• When the vegetables are fully cooked remove from the heat and serve hot.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.