Kerala Sambar

INGREDIENT – To serve 4 persons

Tur Dal 50g
Melam Kerala Sambar Masala 1 ½ tbsp
Vegetables (Drumstick, Ladies finger, Ash gourd, Onion, Potatoes, Tomatoes) 250g
Tamarind Size of a lime
Salt To taste

TO TEMPER:

Mustard seeds ½ tsp
Curry leaves Few
Whole Red Chilli 2 nos
Oil 1 tbsp

COOKING METHOD

• Cook Tur Dal. Clean and cut vegetables and cook with the Dal.
• Soak tamarind in ½ cup water and take out the pulp.
• Add Melam Kerala Sambar Masala mixed with little water to the cooked dal and vegetables.
• Then add tamarind pulp, enough water, salt and bring to boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Heat oil and add mustard seeds.
• Let it splutter, then add curry leaves and broken red chillies and pour over the Sambar.