Sambhar



Sambhar is a kind of Dal made by mixing some vegetables and Tamrind.
This is very popular in South India and is served with idli, dosa and with many other South Indian dishes.
There are many ways people make it, I am presenting my version.

Recipe : This recipe serves for 4-5.

-toor dal- 2 cups
-Lauki -8-10 cubed pieces
-Brinjal - 3-4 cubed pieces( I do not add)
-carrot-1 medium sized chopped in circular shape
-Radish- small size chopped in circular shape
-Tomato- 2 medium size chopped in circular shape 
-Water-3 cups
-turmeric powder and salt as per your taste-
-tamrind water-1 tbsp (soak tamrind for 20 min and strain)
-Curry leaves
-sambhar masala-1 tbsp
-mustard seeds
-ghee for tadka

Method:

-Boil 2 cups of water in pressure cooker add tumeric powder and salt.
-Add toor dal, wait for 2-3 whistles on medium flame.
-Mash properly cooked dal smooth with the help of spoon.
-Mix all vegetables, few Curry leaves,1 cup water ,salt and little turmeric powder in the prepared dal.
-Wait for 1-2 whistles on low flame.
-Once pressure is released add sambhar masala, tamrind water and boil for 2-3 minutes.
-Heat ghee in pan add Curry leaves and mustard seeds. Give your sambhar a fantastic tadka.
And it's ready ....



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