வெங்காய Sambar

Ingredient SERVES 4


Thoor Daal 1 cup
small onions(whole) or pearl 15 medium size
water 2 cups
Green chilies 4 medium size
Red chilies 2 medium size
Turmeric 1/2 tbsp
Tomatoes 1 medium size
Chili powder 1/2 tbsp
Tamarind paste 1/2 tsp
Sambar powder 1/2 tsp
Asofetida 1/4 tsp
Garlic 2 pods
Ulath daal 1/2 tsp
Mustard seed 1/2 tsp
Oil 1 tbsp
Cilantro 1/4 bunch
Salt to taste


Method
In pressure cooker add the daal, turmeric, asafetida, water and garlic and close it with the weight on. Once the high steam comes turn to low heat and let it cook for 10 mts. Then add the small onions (do not chop them), tomatoes, green chilies, chilies powder, and salt and some extra water for the vegetables to cook . Once the mustard seeds begin to pop remove the pan pour the seasoned ingredients into the cooker which is boiling. Add the tamarind paste and Sambar powder and boil for just exactly a second. Remove and garnish it with the chopped cilantro. Serve with white rice, pongal, idli or dosa.