Drumstick Sambar

Drumstick Sambar

Ingredients

Toor Dhall- 2 cups
Cumin Seeds-1/2 tsp or  Cumin powder - 1/4 tsp
Fenugreek seed-1/4 tsp or less
Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
Oil -1 tsp
Small Red Onions-8


Tomatoes-2
Garlic -5 cloves
Onions-1 sliced
Mustard seeds
Red chili-2 de seeded
Curry leaves
Salt to taste
Oil to fry

Sambar Powder- 2 tsp
Chili powder-1 tsp
Coriander powder-1 tsp

Drumstick -6 oz(Frozen)
Asafoetida- 1 pinch
Tamarind pulp-1 tbs or Tamarind paste 1/4 tsp
Cilantro leaves

Prep work

Wash and soak toor dhall  / lentil for an hour.
Cook lentil in a pressure cooker with enough water,turmeric powder,1 tsp oil and cumin seeds or cumin power,fenugreek seed and small red onions .
Peel garlic and pound using a mortar and pestle.Keep aside.
Soak frozen drumstick in a bowl of hot water for 20 minutes.
Soak Lime size tamarind in water take the pulp out -1 tbs.

Method

In a pot add 2-3 tsp oil add pinch of mustard seeds and wait to sputter, add a pinch of asafoetida powder and add the sliced onions fry till the onions turn golden brown.
Add the pounded garlic,red chili and curry leaves followed by the masala powders and drumstick .
Add water to cook the drumstick,cook till they get tender add some salt .
Add the chopped tomatoes,cooked dhall and tamarind pulp add enough water bring it to boil.
Let it simmer for another 10 minutes till the consistency is right,garnish with some fresh chopped cilantro leaves.