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