Sambar..... The South Indian Style.

Sambar is very authentic and loved dish by all South Indians and most of the Indians. But to get the exact taste and authenticity of sambar there are just few tips.

INGREDIENTS:

Toor Dal/Arhar Dal Boiled with water and salt (200gms).

For Poping :

               Oil, Mustard Seeds, Fenugreek seeds, Dry Red chillies, Garlic cloves( a teaspoonfull each).

Vegetables:

                Ladies Finger, DrumStick, Brinjal, Carrot,Bottle gourd neatly cut 2cm each.
Onions diced(2), Tomatoes diced (2).

Curry Leaves.

Salt, Turmeric powder(a pinch), Red Chilli powder(1tsp).

Sambar Powder (2 TBs).

Ginger(1 tsp).

Tamarind paste (3-5 TBs).
Grated Coconut (1 TBs).

PROCEDURE:
Heat oil in a wok add mustard Seeds, fenugreek seeds, dry red chillies and Garlic cloves and let them pop up. Now as you see they are popping and dry chillies turning brown add onions, ginger and fry them for a minute and then add the other vegetables and tomatoes and add little salt and fry them thill they are soft and  golden brown in colour, now add curry leaves and boiled dal and stir well. Now in another small bowl add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, sambar powder and tamarind paste mix well with little water and add it to the wok along with other vegetables and dal. Now close the lid and bring it to boil with closed lid. By now vegetable gets cooked and aroma spreads around. Now pour the contents into a serving bowl, garnish it with grated coconut and serve it hot with rice, idli, dosa or uttapa. It not only taste awesome but aroma will linger all around.