Ground Masala Sambhar
Ingredients:
Tamarind 1 small ball .
Vegetables Yellow Pumpkin, Radish, Sambar Onions, etc.,
Tur Dhal 1 Cup cooked
Salt to Taste,
Grind to Paste:
Oil 1 Tbspn.
Dry Red Chillies 6-8 (or to yr. taste);
Coriander Seeds 2 Tbspns
Methi Seeds; 1/4 tspn
Scraped Coconut
(Desicated or Fresh ) 1/2 CUp
Asafoetida Pwd 2 big Pinches
Broil the Dry Chillies, Corriander Seeds, & Methi Seeds in oil.
As the mixture is reaching a reddish colour add the Scraped Coconut & keep stirring
till Coconut too becomes brown, remove from heat & keep aside to cool.
Add cooked Dal & Grind to paste, adding necessary water .
For Seasoning:
Curry Leaves Few sprigs
Dry Chillies; to Taste
Mustard Seeds, 1/2 tspn
Oil or Ghee; 2 Tbspns
For Garnishing:
Chopped Coriander Leaves 1 1/2 Tbspns or to taste.
Method:
Soak the tamarind in water for 1/2 hour.
Take the Tamarind Pulp place it on fire & bring to boil let it bubble nicely,
Lower flame add the Vegetables, salt & asafoetida pwd. & cook till vegetables are done.
Add paste to the cooking Vegetable/Tamarind mixture,let it bubble nicely.
Season with Curry Leaves,Mustard Seeds, & Dry Chillies.
Garnish with Chopped Coriander leaves.
This Sambar could be eaten with Rice, Dosas, Adai, Iddly etc.