ARACHUVITTA SAMBAR

Ingredients:

Potato(cubed) - 1 small

Okra (cut into 2" piece) - 4-5no.s

Toor dal - 1/4 cup

Tamarind - Walnut sized

Salt - to taste

Tumeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Coriander seeds - 1 tbsp

Dry red chilli - 2-3

Coconut - 1/4 cup

Oil - 1 tsp

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

Curry leaf - a sprig

Coriander leaf(chopped) - 3 tbsp

Method:

Pressure cook and mash the toor dal. Keep aside.

Soak the tamarind in warm water and extract the pulp.

In a pan, add chopped vegetables,1/2 cup water, tamarind pulp,salt and tumeric powder. Cook until vegetables are done.

Meanwhile, roast coriander seeds and red chilli in 1/2 tsp oil till light browned.

Grind coriander seeds,red chilli and coconut adding little water to a smooth paste.

When vegetables are done, add mashed toor dal and ground paste.

Mix well and let it boil for 5-6 mins.

Heat remaining oil and season mustard and curry leaves.Add seasonings and coriander leaves to the sambar.

Serve warm with white rice and vegetable of choice.

Note:

Vegetables like brinjals,yellow cucumber,drumstick, colocasia etc can also be used.