Sambar ,sambaar (Sammbar)

Ingredients:

1 cup toor dal

2 tomatoes, diced

1 onion, finely chopped

2 tbsp tamarind juice

1/2 tsp white urad dal

1 whole red chilli

1/2 tsp mustard seedspinch of hing

1/2 methi seeds

3 tbsp sambar masala ( Everest or MTR brand )few curry leaves

Method:
Pressure cook toor dal till its tender. Set aside.
Heat oil in a kadai. Add mustard seeds, methi seeds, hing, urad dal, and curry leaves.
Once seeds starts crackling, add onions, tomato and sambar masala.
Fry till onions turn a little brown and add the boiled dal.
Add salt to taste, tamarind juice and a little water.
Cook with covered lid for 15-20 mins.
Garnish with coriander leaves.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve with dosa, idli, vadas or appams.

Tip:

You can add lemon juice instead of tamarind juice. You can also add vegetables like sambar onions, beans, drumsticks and carrots to the sambar.