Kalyana veetu Sambar

Ingredients

Serves 3

List 1

Bengal gramdhal -1 tsp

Urad dhal -1 tsp

Fenugreek(methiseed) - 1/4 tsp

Coriander seed -1 tbs

Dry red chilly - 2

Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp

Shredded coconut - 2tbs

Curry leaves - 10 leaves

Coconut oil - 1tsp

List 2

Tuvar dhal - 1/2 cup

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Onion sliced - 1

Tomato - 2 chopped

Tamarind paste - 1 tsp

Drumsticks - 2

Heat coconut oil and add all the ingredients given in List 1 one by one. Roast the coconut until brown. Turn off the gas. Let it cool and grind to paste with very little water. Meanwhile cook dhal in pressure cooker by adding 2 cups of water, turmeric powder and salt. When Dhal is half done add the vegetables. Once the vegetables are cooked, add the ground paste and tamarind paste, boil it. Season it with mustard, onion, tomato, curry leaves. Goes well with rice, idli, dosa and vadas.