Aachi Idicha Sambar

Ingredients

• 150 gram Toor Dhal
• 1 1/2 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tsp mustard
• 1 onion (medium, diced (or 12 to 15 peeled shallots))
• 1 green chilli
• 1 sprig curry leaves (fresh)
• 1 1/2 cup vegetables (chopped)
• 1 tomato (medium sized)
• 1 tbsp Aachi Idicha Sambar Powder
• 2 cup water
• salt (required amount)
• 3 tbsp tamarind juice
• coriander leaves (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Pressure cook 150g of Toor Dhal and keep aside.
2. In a pan, heat 1 1/2 tbsp oil, splutter 1/2 tsp mustard, add 1 medium diced onion (or 12 to 15 peeled shallots), 1 green chilli, and 1 sprig of fresh curry leaves, and saute till it turns golden brown.
3. Take 1 1/2 cups of chopped vegetables, 1 medium sized tomato, and 1 tbsp of Aachi Idicha Sambar Powder and mix well.
4. Add 2 cups of water and required amount of salt and cook for a few minutes.
5. Now add the pressure cooked dhal and 3 tbsp of tamarind juice and cook it for 15 minutes.
6. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
7. Serve tasty Aachi Idicha Sambar with steamed rice, idly, or dosa. Serves 6 to 8 persons.